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“I’m always so impressed by Dr. Geoghegan’s mastery of the diverse subjects he introduces here; It is what makes him a brilliant interviewer. His guests are accomplished and interesting. My “to read” book list is getting very long indeed.”
Moira O'C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/23
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“Prof. Patrick Geoghegan asks a panel of academics to explain a topic in history each week.
The topics range from the general to the very specific.
I give it 4 stars on the grounds of the topics, which vary greatly in scope. The very general ones are, by their very nature, too vague but those...”Read full review »
S. Redmond via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
01/06/23
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“The dreadful sound quality matches the dreadful show. Phone in guests are barely understandable the quality is so poor.
The presenter certainly enjoys the sound of his own voice and the overall presentation is lack lustre. I find myself drifting…”
Mallarie121 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/22
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“Another great show, but the sound balance is terrible. Some of the participants dialing in are so low that I have to jack up the volume to hear but then I get blasted when the show moves on.
Surely it cannot be beyond the wit of man to fix this?
Thanks.”
Trappef in Texad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
“I’ve been a fan of this show for years. Having grown up in Ireland, I’m actually less interested in the shows on Irish history, and really look forward to the more general topics instead.
But regardless of the topic, what really elevates this show above so many others is the presentation. There...”Read full review »
G0S via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/26/19
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“Sometimes top-notch, other weeks not so much.
Better quality control on subject and guests required.”
Jecomprend via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/21/19
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“Great guests, great topics but the host doesn’t know how to ask a question and the audio quality is awful”
eoinsy via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/21/18
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“This is a great history podcast and easy to listen to. Be entertained.”
Nochangetoolate via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/27/17
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“I listen in from Canada each week.”
Toronto Hot Sauce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/16
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“A fantastic podcast which is really interesting and informative. The topics covered are wide and varied, and the research is just so thorough. You learn something new with each episode.
The production is first class; the host and guests have a real passion for the topic areas.
Highly...”Read full review »
Aussie_oy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/12/14
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“I listening to the enthusiastic and articulate panels discussing diverse topics. Great Show.”
Jmph777 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/16/12
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“This is a superb show with one of the best hosts around. Informative, witty and relevant reviews of fascinating and diverse range of subjects. Certainly one of the best podcasts available.”
Robinsmith64 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/13/12
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“I love this show, taking the dog for a walk & listening to the good humoured debates brightens up my Sunday's. I'm a nerd I know!! But they cover fascinating subjects & it's always entertaining”Read full review »
Tigerbaker via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/28/12
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“I just love this podcast. I'm so addicted and I have run out of podcasts. Oh no!”Read full review »
Deedeecro via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/08/12
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“I love to lie in bed on a Sunday morning n listen to a few of these pods. Brilliant work.”
Buddy da Bull via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/11/12
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“Interesting informative and balanced”
The sellerman via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/16/12
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“I podcast from Denver. Wow, a media show where I'm educated and engaged. How I hope this flame spreads.”Read full review »
Brianjralph via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/12
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“great show!”
rickyconnolly via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/30/11
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“Love the show. Patrick Geoghan is very good and a good listener unlike some other stand ins who interrupt their guests and are often not in possession of the facts. World love to get the second half of the show on podcast too
Please!”
Fairwater woman via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/20/11
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“Like it alot as has been mentioned in previous reviews would like to be able to hear the full show also need the latest shows to be available quicker I'm mad to hear last Sundays show on devinchi”Read full review »
Hitdude via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/06/11
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“This debate was ruined by John A on the phone. Blinded by his own ignorance.”
Sionan16 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/19/11
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“Great. But nothing of freemasonry or secret groups”
AleksanderL via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
08/19/11
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“In general excellent and enjoy, however needs more consistent downloads i.e. every week with full programme.”
Senators 2011 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/14/11
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“This is a great podcast...thanks for uploading !”
Paul Christen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/08/11
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“I have learned more listening to your podcast over the last few months than I did in ten years of school. May your God bless you all!”
The Buddhist Rebel via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/01/11
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“But, it is lacking in content relative to the leaving cert history course. Which is a shame because it would be helpful to students and it is a varied interesting course, so there's something to please all listeners really!”Read full review »
1234renee via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/28/11
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“love this program, like another reviewer i wish i could download the entire program to my iphone. this is a fascinating tour of the best bits of history without the effort of trawling thru history books. it is full of interesting facts, bits of gossip about historical periods or figures and...”Read full review »
claireb1972 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/10/11
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“Good with expert coverage but presenter shows his bias on controversial topics too often”
That's good via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/04/11
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“Great subjects, panels and debates”
MarkcIrl via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/28/11
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“Love this show! Only wish I could get the entire show on a podcast!!!”
Laura in London via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/11
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“Fantastic stuff!!!”
Paddy in Belfast via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/01/11
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“These are some of the most thoughtful, thorough, and enjoyable history podcasts I have heard. Thanks for the knowledge, Patrick and roundtable.”
dahlingECG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/10
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“I work most Sundays so always listen via pod casts. Such an underrated show. The only draw back is that the full show is not available .”
Myselfandmydog via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/15/10
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“This is one of my favorites. It's always a thoughtful, well-informed discussion of an interesting topic. Informative and engrossing.”Read full review »
Natsgm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/10
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“I only stumbled across this podcast a week or so ago but must admit it's becoming a firm favourite already. I find the topic varied and insightful, the discussions are good humoured and entertaining, all I can say is long may it continue..looks like there is such thing as a free education in...”Read full review »
Loosespanner via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/16/10
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“Very good, not always balaanced enough but 1 of a kind podcast”
Alanrwalsh via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/01/10
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“I don't know of a better way to shorten a journey or a long wait. Subjects are very well covered by real experts and there's always an open debate with diverging opinions, allowing the listener to come to their own conclusions.
Would be nice if it was extended and the podcast edited with...”Read full review »
Macdara via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/11/10
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“This podcast is really entertaining. Some of thew podcasts are very particular to Irish history, but most can be appreciated by anyone around the world. I really look forward to listening to theis great podcast ecery week. I just wish we could get the second hour podcast as well, as the topics...”Read full review »
Go Bombers Go via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/24/10
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“I wish they would put the entire show up on Itunes and not just one subject.”
LV Jack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/10
“Excellent show. I don't get the chance to catch it each sunday so a podcast of the whole show would be brilliant not just the weekly debate.”Read full review »
Dave in limerick via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/03/10
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“Download without question everyweek,but why can't the entire show be put up to download??”Read full review »
Captain Sat-Nav via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/14/09
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“Although the production sometimes leaves a little to be desired this podcast is usually very interesting and well informed. It uses a good range of guests from academics and polticians to authors and personalities and is usually entertaining.”
dmchugh675 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/14/09
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“I've listened to a lot of these podcasts but some shows end mid-sentence. I really like the show but the editing ain't great.”Read full review »
Gogsy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/10/08
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“For the most part a very enjoyable podcast.
Sometimes can't help but think it's somewhat thrown together, for a professional radio station there should be no mention of ad breaks, badly edited music beds appearing from nowhere, small gaps etc..how about offering some of your smaller...”Read full review »
Gone2DShop via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/21/08
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“Wow!! I never thought history could be so interesting. Patrick Geoghegan is brilliant!”Read full review »
snappygirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/07
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“I enjoy listening to this show every week thoroughly enjoy it.
I wonder if they would do a show on the history of mercenaries and how it has changed over the years...How they were used in past conflicts and how the term mercenary has changed to "Security Contractor"(obviously the modern...”Read full review »
Ronan Raver via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/28/07
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“Slightly amateurish, and at the same time slightly way over your head, slightly stupid but always enjoyable.”
Dom the Gom via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/02/07
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“This is a show that annoys, delights, frustrates, entertains and educates. Serious discussion with some light hearted banter and a great variety of topics.Delighted to see the Podcast availability and look forward to the earlier shows becoming available online”
KPH111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/18/07
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