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Smooth ScalingFinancial Foundations for Global Scale: Welcoming Joe O'Donovan to Platform94In this episode of Smooth Scaling, we’re delighted to welcome Joe O’Donovan, our newly appointed Fractional Chief Financial Officer at Platform94 and the latest leader to join our pioneering Fractional C-Suite initiative.Joe brings over two decades of leadership in high-growth and complex environments, including 13 years as CFO and later CEO of Galway Clinic, CEO of Grace Healthcare, and advisory roles with innovative scaling companies like ByoWave. He’s a Chartered Accountant who has guided organisations through major expansion, funding cycles, and operational transformation.In this introductory episode, we explore why Joe chose to wor...
2025-08-1524 min
Dementia ResearcherBuilding Insights Brick by Brick: Lego Serious PlayIn this podcast, host Dr Anna Volkmer explores the use of Lego Serious Play as a research tool / methodology in dementia and neurodegenerative disease studies. Traditionally used in therapy and organisational development, Lego Serious Play is now finding its way into the research world—helping researchers, participants, and stakeholders express complex ideas, foster collaboration, and build deeper insights (literally and metaphorically).
Anna is joined by a panel of expert guests:
Dr Warren Donnellan, University of Liverpool – a trained facilitator of Lego Serious Play who applies it to resilience and carer research.
Dr Alys Griffiths, University of Sheffield – who has integrated the me...
2025-04-2641 min
BackchatLaneway Drama | Far-Right Extremism | Heat Inequality | Dutton’s War on “Wokeism”Have we witnessed the Coachella-fication of Laneway Festival? From fit checks on TikTok to performative crowds, producer Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis and Joe Hardy from SydneyMusic.net weigh in. Feeling the heat? UNSW Associate Professor Lan Ding breaks down why Western Sydney is up to 10 degrees hotter than the inner city. Jaspar McCahon-Boersma wraps up the international headlines that affect you. Neo-Nazis crashed an Invasion Day rally - is far-right extremism spreading? Dr Kaz Ross explains how these networks are growing across Australia and what it means for Sydney. Dutton wants to scrap d...
2025-02-1846 min
Galway County Heritage OfficePodcast 3: St Kerrill’s Holy Well, Gortnalone North, GurteenThe life of St Kerrill, his connections with St Patrick and the importance of St Kerrill’s Holy Well in the Christianisation of the ancient Kingdom of Sogáin are all detailed by Dr Joe Mannion. John Corbett recounts the importance of St Kerrill’s Day in the locality, the annual pilgrimage to the Holy Well and the belief in the power of the water against lightning strikes. Martina Donnellan recites poetry written locally about St. Kerrill. Interviewees: Dr Joe Mannion, John Corbett and Martina Donnellan. Interviewer Sally-Ann Barrett.Podchraoladh 3: Tobar Naomh Caireal...
2024-10-0741 min
The Rocky RoadIrish Boxing: Big TimeKevin Byrne and Simon Maguire reflect on a busy period in Irish boxing along with interviews from Alan Donnellan, John Joe Joyce and Eric Donovan after a stacked night of fights from the Elite Finals at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-151h 09
Cool Dad's BasementMikey Krenek's Holiday House Party II: The Legend of Baby Jesus' GoldWhen no one in the world can seem to remember Christmas, it's up to Mikey Krenek and Santa to travel back to Biblical times and save the day. CAST (In Order of Appearance):Narrator: Gregory BumpsMikey Krenek: Mikey KrenekGamestop Man/Innkeeper: Eric PristerBill Donnellan: Bill DonnellanSanta: Chris MarcianoJoseph, Stepfather to God: Zach JonesMary, Mother of God: Lindsey BrownShepherd 1: Tom WittyShepherd 2: Ryan SekacThe Angel: Joe GiglioKing Balthszar Melchior Gaspar The Kind Hearted: Tyrone Johnson
2022-12-2131 min
Manager Minute-brought to you by the VR Technical Assistance Center for Quality ManagementVRTAC-QM Manager Minute: Planning for Success with Succession Planning so the VR Show can go on… Full Transcript In this episode of Manager Minute, Joe Xavier, the Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation Services, and Jane Donnellan, the Administrator of the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, join Carol Pankow in the VRTAC-QM studio to discuss the importance of succession planning and knowledge translation for VR agencies. Joe and Jane highlight how they tackle the challenges of losing quality employees by utilizing strategies such as long-term planning, adjusted hiring practices, cross-training, and promoting from within. This episode's conversation will encourage agencies to have more di...
2021-09-1743 min
At the CrossroadsThe East Clare Style - An IntroductionAlthough not intended to be a comprehensive study, in this episode I will touch on some basics regarding the East Clare style. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find material of everyone I wished to include, particularly John Naughton. No doubt, I'll make a return to this subject, even if only indirectly, in a future episode.Apologies also if the sound causes any issue at some points. My interface is currently being replaced due to malfunctioning and I should have it rectified from the next episode onwards.Timestamps:00:00 Mary...
2020-06-231h 10
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 24 - Causeway CoastThe Causeway Coastal’s route is 120 miles spanning from Belfast to Londonderry. It is said to be the most beautiful drive in Ireland filled with folklore, legend and history.
Map of the Causeway Coastal route
The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in the 70’s
Caitlin Egg Conch
Phrase: Go mall
Phonetic: Guh mahl
Translation: Go slow
Potts &Plans
Causeway Coast (self-drive)
Experience the Causeway Coastal route by taking in a rich tapestry of rolling hills, crumbling castles and epic coastal stretches.
7 night self-drive tour with f...
2019-12-1041 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 24 - British Tea
On today's show a beloved beverage brings out Joe’s and my inner Marketing nerds, Caitlin’s starstruck and has yet another “almost” story for us, who loves tea more? The Brits or the Irish? Maybe you’ll find out, and we’re back at our Food and Drink theme and spilling the tea with reason number 24.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
8 Day Taste of Britain Escorted Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal T...
2019-12-1038 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 23 - Wild Atlantic WayThe Wild Atlantic Way stretching from Malin Head to Kinsale Harbor is the longest coastal route in the world. It spans over 8 counties, 5 Providences and has over 1,000 attractions.
Here’s the Wild Atlantic Way passport Caitlin was talking about.
Click here for the trails of the Wild Atlantic way we offer.
Map of the Wild Atlantic Way and here is a more detailed map.
Caitlin Egg Conch
Phrase: Tiomáin Go Cúramach
Phonetic: CHUM-on guh KOOR-um-ukh
Translation: Drive Carefully.
2019-11-2650 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 23 - WhiskeyWe’re back from a several-month hiatus and celebrating with a wee dram (and also apologizing for not great audio)! Caitlin learns being sick in Scotland beats being healthy anywhere else. Joe chimes in on a very controversial topic: Scotch Whisky vs Irish Whiskey, and we’re back at our Food and Drink theme with reason number 23.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
Discover Malt Whisky | Edinburgh Day Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & To...
2019-11-2645 min
The 1099Episode 214: Rooster Teeth Games on Building a Studio & Creating Vicious CircleOn this week's episode, I hang out with Rooster Teeth Games director Michael Hadwin and lead designer Casey Donnellan to talk about how they've built up Rooster Teeth's very own game development studio, plus the road to releasing Vicious Circle, their brand new "un-cooperative" sci-fi shooter game, available now on Steam!
We talk about Hadwin's history with 3D Realms and founding multiple studios, lessons learned from developing games based on the RWBY franchise, Rooster Teeth's design philosophy behind all its games, and all the weird sci-fi nonsense that's gone into building the world of Vicious Circle.
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2019-08-191h 02
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 22 - IslandsScattered throughout the coastline of the island of Ireland are hundreds of smaller islands. In many ways, these undeniably beautiful spots are Ireland at its most traditional.
Blog on our favorite region of islands.
Here’s that white lobster Caitlin was on about.
And in case Joe sold you on Father Ted. We love this clip but any younger listeners might need earmuffs…
Caitlin Egg Conch
Phrase: Ba mhaith liom a bheith curtha ar oileán.
Phonetic: Baw woh lum a veh cur-ha err ill-awn.
Translation: I want to be buried on...
2019-05-0148 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 22 - British BeerOn this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain: Beer festivals in America VS the UK. We compare and contrast, drink this country’s beer and you just may get immortality, find out what animal I’m freaking out over this time and we’re brewing with excitement on reason 22.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
Custom Tours
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
2019-05-0138 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 21 - New MoviesGet your popcorn and Sno-Caps ready as we wrap up Filming Locations with New Movies this week. Beware of spoilers, heartfelt tangents and poor acting attempts from your favorite Ireland podcast co-hosts.
Also, we realize we’re kind of the worst for not mentioning Star Wars. This may change in the future and we’ll leave it at that for now…
Take this quiz to learn which animals you’re best suited to turn into if you were in The Lobster. Note: Caitlin’s 3 results were a Peacock, a Water Bear or a Rabbit. She chose Peacock.
Joe...
2019-04-1850 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 21 - British RecipesThis week on 50 Reasons to Visit Britain Joe gets on a soapbox to express his long standing love for curry, Chips vs Crisps, Takeaway vs Takeout - what’s the difference? We’ve got answers, you have to go across the pond for this dish and beverage banned in Canada & the US. Think you know what they are? Listen to find out and we kick off a new theme with Reason 21: British Recipes.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
Scenic Britain | 11 Day Escorted
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal...
2019-04-1837 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 20 - Old Timey MoviesJoe was Far and Away in Ireland this week while Caitlin was in Boston, but that didn’t stop us from talking about Old Timey movies filmed on the Emerald Isle.
Blog Post: 14 Filming Locations in Ireland
Irish Film Mystery: What did Maureen O’Hara really whisper to John Wayne?
Potts & Plans
Cinematic Ireland
Tour many of Ireland’s film locations to see where some of your favorite movies took place. The movies were often filmed in areas that are somewhat less traveled.
This tour of 8 nights in Ireland aims to show you as many of...
2019-03-2049 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 20 - Castles in EnglandOn this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain Joe all but phone’s a friend and asks the audience for this week’s trivia answers, Joe gets graphic about what he’d do if living in Buckingham Palace, And we wrap up our castles theme with some Great British gems
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
All of England | 13 Day Self-Drive
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
2019-03-2033 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 19 - Game of ThronesFor many people all over the world, Ireland is a destination first seen on the silver or small screen. As part of our Filming Locations theme, we enter the world of Westeros where the Emerald Isle is a character in its own right. With many scenes filmed in Titanic Studios as well as throughout Ireland, Game of Thrones comes in at Reason 19 this week.
The GoT cast and crew reflect on filming in Northern Ireland
One of Joe’s (many) blogs on Game of Thrones
A compilation of Tyrion’s best quotes. Beware of spoilers!
Caitlin Egg Conch
2019-03-1341 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 19 - Castles in ScotlandOn this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain we recount our days of castle roaming and monster hunting, we’ve got a Tea Party, Shakespeare Shout Out and a Real-Life Cartoon Castle, Joe describes more places I can only wish I’ve seen already, if you thought Caitlin was done talking about her alleged ancestry, you’re sadly mistaken, and we continue our Castles theme in another part of Britain.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
Scotland's Castles & Gardens | 7 Day Self-Drive
Caitlin CARES (Cute Anima...
2019-03-1334 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 18 - Castles to VisitWe wrap up our Castles discussion this week with the very best ones to tour in Ireland. We cover kissing stones, making wishes, hunting ghosts, feasting at medieval banquets and so much more.
The tale of St. Patrick, the Devil & the Rock of Cashel Joe was butchering.
What’s it really like to kiss the Blarney Stone?
Caitlin egg conch
Irish: Cad é an t-ainm an chaisleáin i Cluiche na Corónach?
Phonetic: Cod ey on tannum on hoshlawn ee cliha na coro-knock?
Translation: What is the name of the castle in Game of Thrones?
Potts & Plan...
2019-02-2843 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 18 - Castles in WalesOn this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain get ready for your weekly dose of botched pronunciations, Caitlin’s on her soapbox again discussing her alleged royal heritage, Joe takes a crack at castle trivia, hoping for a perfect score, we design palaces fit for 50 Reasons royalty, and we move away from our road trip theme and start something new.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason:
Wales Experience | 8 Day Self-Drive
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
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2019-02-2837 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 17 - Castles to RentWe continue our Castles theme today by taking a look at ones that you can rent out for special occasions.
Blog post: Our 8 Favorite Castles in Ireland
Blog post: Top 5 Haunted Castles in Ireland and Britain
That Irish Castles Documentary on Netflix that Joe mentioned
Caitlin did her best to contain her excitement when she stayed at Markree Castle – she failed!
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Mo dhia! Tá an caisleán mar bhrionglóid
Phonetic – Moe yee-ah! Thaw on cosh-lawn shuh morr vring-loge
Translation – My God! This castle is like a dream.
Potts & Plans
Majes...
2019-02-2242 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 17 - One Day DrivesOn this episode we get ready to pack our bags after this week’s Buzzfeed Quiz, Caitlin is not-so-fresh off the battlefield in Scotland, Joe redeems his trivia legacy after last episode’s crash & burn, Root or Rowt? Blinker or Indicator? You decide, And we wrap up our road trip theme with some mini-adventures.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason: One day Scotland Tours
One day England tours
One day Wales tours
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Cryst...
2019-02-2233 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 16 - Caste HotelsToday, we kick off a new theme on Castles and we take a look at the first of three different types of castle – Castle Hotels.
Blog post: Our 8 Favorite Castles in Ireland
Blog post: Top 5 Haunted Castles in Ireland and Britain
That Irish Castles Documentary on Netflix that Joe mentioned
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Ba mhaith liom a bheith pósta i gcaisleán in Éirinn
Phonetic – Baw whah lum a veh poe-sta e goshlawn in eh-rinn
Translation – I want to be married in a castle in Ireland
Potts & Plans
Majestic Ireland
This to...
2019-02-1946 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 16 - The North Coast 500On this episode of 50 reasons to Visit Britain we discuss a region where Westeros got its inspiration, Caitlin proves she won’t be attending Wimbledon anytime soon, Joe has more faith in birds than humanity, Caitlin offends a prominent Scottish clan and, ultimately, we discover another one of the UK’s great road trips.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason: North Coast 500 | Scotland
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
2019-02-1934 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 14 - DancingWhere would Irish culture be without the art of dance? The home to Michael Flatley’s inspiration, those big curly wigs and feet that won’t quit is a place you’ve just got to see for yourself.
Riverdance, Eurovision in Dublin 1994 – the performance that took the world by storm
As Caitlin mentioned, poor Chandler won’t be trying a jig anytime soon…
Here’s a visual breakdown of the Siege of Ennis
Last but not least, this little one’s first feis is too cute for words
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Beimid ag damhsa oíche amárach ag a...
2019-02-1138 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 14 - The Great West WayThis is 50 reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we dive into The great West Way! We debate over a popular Alanis Morissette hit, Joe enlightens us with a FAIRLY magical interest, Caitlin gets ridiculous over a rodent, and we chat with a few Yeoman Warders from the Tower of London.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Tour for the reason: England's Great West Way | 8 Day Self-Drive
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
2019-02-1128 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 13 - LanguageAlong with our British episode on language, here is the 50 reasons to visit Ireland language episode!
Caitlin egg conch
Irish –Tá áthas orm nach raibh mé a fhoghlaim Gaelige ar scoil
Phoenetic – Thaw awe-hass urum knock row may a o-lem gwale-ga err squell
Translation –I am happy I did not have to learn Irish at school
Potts & Plans
9 Day Irish Foray
Ready to take the Emerald Isle by storm? Maybe it’s your first time setting foot on Irish soil. You’ve waited long enough for this journey, and you’re ready for the a...
2019-02-0841 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 13 - LanguageThis is 50 reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we dive into languages of the UK! English vs. American accent. What came first? The answer may surprise you. Joe makes this an honorary 50 Reasons to Visit Ireland episode, Caitlin finds her very own hero in a half-shell, and we have a chat with Robert (Rabbie) Burns.
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Joe reads more poetry in Joe's Prose!
Tour for the reason: Wales Experience | 8 Day Chauffeur
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
2019-02-0533 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 12 - Music
Along with our British episode on music, here is the 50 reasons to visit Ireland music episode!
Caitlin egg conch
Irish –An bhfuil Béarla agat?
Phoenetic – On will bare-la oguth?
Translation – Do you speak English?
Potts & Plans
10 Day Music Tour of Ireland
Ireland plays host to many different genres of music. Between the jigs and the reels to the rock and roll of days gone by, or if country, jazz, or classical suede's your soul then we have got it all. As you tour around Ireland you will be serenaded...
2019-01-2951 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 12 - MusicThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we Spice Up Your Life with references to one of the worst films of all time, Caitlin explains why she was panting all over Liverpool, Joe dotes on Oasis - a band that’s more than ‘just fine’ and much more!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Caitlin talks with our own Sabrina Mackler about One Direction!
Tour for the reason: 8 Day Taste of Britain - Escorted Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
2019-01-2932 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 11 - Writers and Poets
With this weeks Writers and Poets Britain episode it was only fitting to re-release our Ireland Version with many different Irish writers and poets!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Íocfaidh an fear seo as gach rud
Phoenetic – Eek-fee on far shuh oss gock rudth
Translation – The gentleman will pay for everything
Potts & Plans: Wandering Aengus
Much of Ireland's beauty is captured through literature with some of the world greatest authors, poets and playwrights hailing from the island. This tour will take you thro...
2019-01-2244 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 11 - Writers and PoetsThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's show we get chipper and cheerful with some Charles Dickens story-lines, Caitlin overshares some not-so-fun facts about Lewis Carroll, we have much adieu about Shakespeare, and much more!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Joe reads his favorite poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
Tour for the reason: Warwick Castle, Stratford, Oxford & the Cotswolds - England Day Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment)
2019-01-2237 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 10 - AncestryRounding out our theme on Ireland’s History of Emigration, we take a look at the subject of ancestry. What does it mean to have Irish roots, and how can you find out more about yours? We talk to our colleague Katie who tells us her story.
A little more on tracing your ancestry at Glasnevin Cemetery.
Spancil Hill by The Dubliners – I can’t find the Luke Kelly version but this is good too.
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Ar mhaith leat cupan tae?
Phoenetic – Err wah lat cup-on tay?
Translation – Would you like some tea?
Potts & Plans
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2018-11-0650 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 10 - SnowdoniaThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we discuss how Buzzfeed wows us again with its spot-on quiz results, we do our best to not offend any Welsh people with our pronunciations, we’re slightly less tactful with our bashing of power kiters, we have a chat with Welsh gem Tom Jones, and much more!
Here is some more information on the things we discussed:
Caitlin talks with Meurig Jones about the wonderful village of Portmeirion!
Tour for the reason: 4 Day North Wales Experience Self-Drive tour
C...
2018-10-3033 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 9 - St. Patrick's DayWith just a few days until the entire world pretends to be Irish, we take a look at the man behind Ireland’s national holiday, debunk some of the most popular myths, take a look at his legacy, and see how the day itself is celebrated in Ireland and around the world.
A website that is on the same page as Joe on the whole “Patty’s Day” thing: paddynotpatty.com
A little more information on the geneology of Niall of the Nine Hostages – you’re probably related to him!
Joe’s Prose: St. Patick’s Day by Jean Blewett
Cait...
2018-10-2352 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 9 - The CotswoldsThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we discuss cheese traveling at a pace faster than a semi-truck, Caitlin takes any chance she can to name drop her alleged relatives, Farmer Joe insists on his favorite type of slaughter, we ponder the perfect name for a butler and much more!
Here is more information on some of the things we discussed:
Tour for the Reason: Lunch in the Cotswolds - England Day Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Caitlin gets creative with the life story of this red pa...
2018-10-1637 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 8 - Titanic We went with a slightly lighter tone to last week and talked about the most famous shipwreck in recent history.
That interview Caitlin gave to the Belfast Telegraph after going to Titanic Belfast on opening day.
Joe’s Prose: Late for his Own Funeral
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Tá sé fuar amuigh agus tá sneachta ar on talamh.
Phoenetic – Thaw shea foor am-weh og-us thaw schnock-ta err on tolive.
Translation – It is cold outside and there is snow on the ground.
Potts & Plans
Amanda’s Ireland for First Timers
Full tour that can be broken into...
2018-10-0945 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 8 - Argyll & the IslesThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we move on to covering the west isles of Scotland, Caitlin channels the ghost of a 90s flash-in-the-pan popstar to get her point across, we take a look at our most popular tour of Scotland and much more!
Here is some more information on some of the things we discusses:
The Wee White Dug travel blog Sam tells Caitlin all about
Tour for the Reason: 14 Day Spectacular Scotland Self Drive Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Double the...
2018-10-0240 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 7 - The Great FamineToday we started our first reason in our new theme – Ireland’s History of Emigration. The Famine was a seminal event in Irish history and, while you wouldn’t expect to visit Ireland specifically for this one event, there is such a legacy left behind that makes it worth it.
Annie Moore Descendent Singing Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears song
Our featured image is one of the haunting Famine Memorial in Dublin
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Cé mhéad daoine a d’fhág Éirinn don Meiriceá le linn an Ghorta Mhóir?
Phoenetic – Kay vade...
2018-09-2546 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 7 - CairngormsThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we zoom in on the Scottish Highlands for the first time with Cairngorms National Park, Caitlin claims both the royal family and a famous pirate as her relatives, Joe beams with excitement over everyday occurrences in the world, and much more!
Here is more information on some of the things we discussed:
Caitlin chats with Nathalie from Poplars Guest House
Tour for the Reason: 10 Day Scottish Treasures & Gems
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Caitlin awes over this fur...
2018-09-1840 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 6 - Wicklow MountainsOur final reason in our Scenery theme. Next week, we start into a four-part theme based around Ireland’s History of Emigration.
Here’s the movie I was talking about, based loosely on the life of Martin Cahill: Ordinary Decent Criminal. The last time I watched it was pre-Game-of-Thrones so I didn’t realize Stannis Baratheon was in it. Also, Kevin Spacey’s accent…
Victoria’s Way – Caitlin’s Freaky Fact for the week
A blog post Joe wrote on the Highest (and oldest) pubs in Ireland
That video from (possibly) the highest pub in Ireland. Think Farmer Fran from The Waterb...
2018-09-1139 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 6 - PembrokeshireThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we venture into Wales for the first time this series, Joe’s way with words paints a colorful picture of New York wildlife, we take an escorted tour through the the land of 600 castles and much more!
Here is more information on some of the things we discussed:
Caitlin talks with Paula all about Retreats Group
Tour for the Reason: 9 Day Taste of Wales Escorted Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Joe and Caitlin create an entire life...
2018-09-0435 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 5 - Hills of DonegalWe’ve moved into the top corner of the West of Ireland today.
Here’s that Nostradamus song we spoke about that was released 15 25 years ago.
And here is the other one that is a little more traditional
Bonus song from Christy Moore about the Famine called The City of Chicago
For the record, Caitlin was wrong (making Joe right) about Orinoco Flow. Sail away, sail away, sail away…
A bit of Celtic Thunder with Caitlin’s heartthrob front and center (yes, he’s the guy with the long hair)
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Ba mhaith liom dul chuig féasta in iarthar...
2018-08-2842 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 5 - Devon and CornwallThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we visit the two most south western counties in England, Joe utters the word cute in a genuine manner, and much more!
Here is more information on some of the things we discussed:
Alex tells us all about Unique Devon Tours
(You can reach him at alex@uniquedevontours.com)
Tour for the reason: 7 Day Unwind in Southern England
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): See the little bunny that made Caitlin overshare!
2018-08-2139 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 4 - Ring of Kerry Urban Dictionary backs up Caitlin’s hypothesis that some people use MacGillycuddy (or another version of it) as a filler word. The number 4 definition is NSFW, however!
While Charlie Chapin was famous for his silent movies, one of his most famous pieces is a speaking role.
Anyone who wants to adopt a lamb/sheep for Caitlin.
Caitlin egg conch
Irish – Gabh mo leithscéal, Seosamh.
Phoenetic – Gaw mo lesh-cale, show-sef
Translation – Excuse me, Joseph
Tour for the Reason
Ann’s Irish Adventure
Perfect for the light adventure and photography type.
Four Westerly Counties. T...
2018-08-1445 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 4 - The Lake DistrictThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today’s show we take an in-depth look at the Lake District in Northern England, Joe longingly recalls a meal from 8 months ago, we explore all of England with our Tour for the Reason and much more!
And here is more information on some of the things we talked about:
The Lakes Distillery that Millie told Caitlin all about
Tour for the Reason: 13 Day absolute England Chauffeur Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitment Segment): Check out the little guy Caitlin fawns over (and the...
2018-08-0748 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 3 - Dingle PeninsulaIn this episode, we talk about “the most beautiful place on Earth”, try to teach Caitlin some more Irish, and introduce a new segment. Some notes below:
Joe’s fun fact may not be a fact (hear disclaimer in Episode 1) as we have been unable to get a source to prove it.
In case you would like to tweet at Fungie the Dolphin…
A little more information on Tralee & the Dingle Peninsula
Here’s a blog post on Wild Atlantic Way passports
Caitlin egg conch
Every week I give Caitlin a new Irish phrase to learn. This...
2018-07-3140 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 3 - Other Movies & TV ShowsThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we check out some iconic filming locations for classic movies filmed throughout Britain, we spend way too much time talking about Hugh Grant, Joe continues with his passion of taking Buzzfeed quizzes and much more!
And here is some more information on some of the things we talked about:
Check out the scene where Ron Swanson roams around Scotland in Parks and Recreation
Tour for the Reason: 8 Day Cinematic England Tour
Caitlin CARES (Cute Animal Reaction Excitement Segment): Take a look at t...
2018-07-2439 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 2 - The BurrenOur second reason to visit Ireland is The Burren in County Clare.
A little more information on The Burren and County Clare in general
The matchmaking festival site if you are looking for love
A couple of videos of Muhammad Ali when he visited Ireland for his boxing match in the 1970s and when he became a Freeman of Ennis.
Caitlin egg conch
Every week I give Caitlin a new Irish phrase to learn. This week:
Irish – An bhfuil tú ag dul go dtí Inis Meáin?
Phoenetic – On will thu egg dhull go g Inish Maan?
Transla...
2018-07-1838 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 2 - OutlanderThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, on today's episode we take a look at some wonderful places that inspired the show Outlander and were used as filming locations, Caitlin gets excited at a dog sitting in a chair, we take another silly Buzzfeed quiz and spend too much time analysing the results and much more!
And here is some more information on some of the things we talked about:
Take a look at Andy and Diane's Outlander: The Past Lives Experience
Tour for the Reason: 8 Day Outlander Tour of Scotland
Caitlin C...
2018-07-1043 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastIreland Reason 1 - ConnemaraToday was our very first real show so we were a mixture of nervous and excited to talk about Connemara. As promised, you will find a few things below that are mentioned in the show:
That badass video of Peter O’Toole riding into Letterman on a camel – animal lovers beware, you may not agree with what he gives the camel after but the camel seemed to enjoy it!
A link to our blog from Katie’s trip to Connemara, full of stunning images from Connemara.
http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/50reasonspodcast.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/episode-1-connemara.mp3
Caitl...
2018-07-0237 min
50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 1 - Harry PotterThis is 50 Reasons to Visit Britain, we’re your hosts Joe Donnellan and Caitlin Potts, coming up on todays show:.
We dedicate more time to Hufflepuff than the Harry Potter movies and books combined
Caitlin mentions that time she used to live in Belfast within 10 minutes
Joe reveals the real reason why he is not a world-famous author
JK Rowling joins for an interview, as soon as the snitch is caught at the Quidditch match she is attending
And yours truly loses her shit over an adorable dog
And here is some more information on some of th...
2018-06-2548 min50 Reasons Travel PodcastBritain Reason 0 - AnnouncementWe’ve got some pretty good news to share… much like every moderately successful tv show from the 90s, we’re coming back!
If you don’t see Episode 1 of 50 Reasons to Visit Britain in your stream by June 27th, look at the following places to see what we did wrong:
Crystal Travel & Tours Facebook Page
Crystal Travel Podcast Section
This website (50reasonspodcast.com if reading show notes)
2018-06-2302 min
Dublin City Libraries & ArchivesJoe Donnellan reading 'Match Day: All Ireland Football Final 2013'Joe Donnellan of Kevin Street Library Creative Writing Group reads his piece about match day All Ireland 2013. Recorded in Greenside House, Cuffe Street, in spring 2014. Sound effects by David McKeever.Dublin is a city that is famed for its poets, writers and storytellers - it is a city of literature after all. In Dublin City Public Libraries members of writers' groups meet informally to talk about their writings, improve their skills, and to offer encouragement to one another, facilitated by Orla Ní hAonigh.Listen to some short stories and poems written by members of Kevin Street Library Creative Writers' Group. T...
2016-11-2304 min