Reviews
“Superficial discussion full of emotion and less full of analysis. Anything women related is dismissed as petty or ‘cattish’. Host has pretence to know everything better than everyone and sniggers constantly.
Dull, uninsightful, boomer-man centric”
Gagi1987 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/26/24
“It’s annoying listening to three people talking over each other. Basic stuff I would have thought.”
Irishangie via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/19/24
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“Pat outdid himself there at the end.”
Johnny in the Mass Hills via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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“Can be an informative podcast but very much middle-aged male-focused. Any issues that relate to women are dealt with in a skittish “can’t say anything anymore” way, which seems very much a relic from the past.”
Si0nn via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/04/24
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“Really excellent episode. In particular Una Mullally’s points about discourse, racism not being challenged and framing immigration from the perspective of those not in favour of immigration were really thought provoking. Please talk more about these points. Law and order discussion also really...”Read full review »
avavshsoksavsm agsvsbsa via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/03/23
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“At last we have found an area where Sinn Fein reps are free to take individual action - namely legal action against the media - it’s from top as always”
kramyel via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/14/23
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“The most recent episode was the funniest podcast I’ve listened to in quite a while (nod to Pat’s impressions. More please. Spinout pod perhaps?) As a recent emigrant, Inside Politics keeps me feeling engaged and connected with Ireland.”
c_o_shea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
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“RADICAL! The lady doth protest too much, methinks”
screenphobia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
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“Wasn’t it great to have Harry explain the book to us all. Including the author. More of Ms Moore would’ve been an interesting listen. Looking forward to reading her book.”
MrsMinMin via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/16/23
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“I’ve bee listening to this podcast for several years. The voices of Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy are a real God send for me. They have become so familiar to me with their engaging, often very humorous and fascinating examination of Irish politics. I’m an Australian who lives Politics generally, and...”Read full review »
Fear of Abandonment via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/25/23
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“I came for the politics and stayed for the impressions”
Cairbre O'Donnell via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/16/23
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“…with Ireland and Irish current affairs from wherever you are. The hosts never lose sight of the effect the Leinster House game has on the Irish people, from housing to civil rights to the environment. Especially love the end-of-the-week selection of articles.”
Molloy@school via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
03/23/23
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“Listen every week!”
Christina vdK via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/20/23
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“I only leave this review in the hopes the podcast will improve and not just to be negative.
The huge amount of ‘Ummm’ ‘Ehhhh’ and slowly saying the same word twice in row makes this impossible to listen to!”
Andy Listens via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/14/22
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“Lads!! Change the battery in that smoke alarm”
Smaguired via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/14/22
“On the ditch is the publication that broke the Story on Robert Troy you failed to mention funded by Paddy Cosgrave whilst the IT was writing smear pieces about Paddy.
Truly weird journalism when a main publication gets dragged by the ears to do a story on political corruption.
Stay classy IT”
Mr Kindness via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
08/31/22
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“Can be insightful at times but also suffers from the ‘best of buddies doing the podcast’ syndrome. Terribly lazy journalism on show in the podcast featuring the IT journalist and the Fine Gael TD.”
Eamon in Kilkenny via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/08/22
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“Excellent, never miss an episode. Now that I’ve got your attention, please please please can you talk to your tech team and improve the functionality of the IT app! There are lots of simple things you can do to make it much better that are in the reviews. Thanks!”
Jewsus545 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/22/22
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“Intelligent, topical, thought provoking, always a good listen. Well presented, good guests, great interviews with authors of interesting books.”
killiskey via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/11/22
“Enjoy this podcast more than most as Hugh & Pat draw you in with their comfortable and natural way of discussing and exploring in depth topical events, while occasionally making hilarious digs at one another. All the journalists wear their erudition lightly and their easy camaraderie makes...”Read full review »
CogetteUS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/21
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“A good and consistently informative pod. That said, I was surprised to hear Jennifer Bray argue in the 8th Dec episode that Chris Whitty (the U.K.’s chief medical officer) had a low profile in the U.K., contrasting this with his equivalent in Ireland. The research undertaken to support this point...”Read full review »
SyGeCoNa via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/10/21
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“A great podcast about Irish and European news that is both informative and interesting.”
Escfan888 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
12/08/21
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“Love this insightful podcast, only wish it was even more frequent! Keep it up!”
Sinead on Northside via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/02/21
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“Hugh Linehan & Pat Leahy may as well introduce your Irish Times Podcast as a hate fest on Sinn Fein. You two don’t hide your contempt for Sinn Fein.”
RLJ 483 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/21
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“Great show. Considered analysis.
Can you get Newton Emerson on more to talk about the North?
You used to have more guests as well, which I liked.
Keep it up.”
Emanual Kant via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/12/21
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“Love the podcast especially as a young expat trying to keep up with the going’s on at home. As someone who (shamefully) only became politically engaged while living abroad, I would appreciate a little more context/background along the lines The Daily by the New York Times gives to their topics....”Read full review »
darraghbmchugh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/21
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“Niall admitting unashamedly that he suspected he had covid but insisted on visiting various countries tells u everything i need to know about the man- pathological narcissist. And the lense through which he looks at history is completely warped by his ideology- not a trustworthy truth seeker!”
jizzhandle via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/13/21
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“Love the podcasts . Cover angles of current affairs in an entertaining & informative way .
Joan”
cant think of one !! via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/27/21
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“Really interesting “what if “ scenario...finishing on a good note..”we don’t know what the future holds”...sensible...and the first use ever of “teleological”..in a podcast anywhere..LOL...and I listen to many...”
pokey marley via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/27/21
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“Saying goodbye to this podcast after the absurd easy ride given to Andrew Doyle. No challenge to his (non)definition of free speech, no challenge to his self-image as above the culture wars (when he’s plainly an ideologue), no proper interrogation of the character of the digital public sphere or...”Read full review »
Italianista via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/30/21
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“First time I’ve not listened to all of your programme as this contributor is not very bright.”
Declare Interest via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/26/21
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“Thank you for the fascinating episode with Jane Ohlmeyer. Very informative and interesting.”
Ciara O'C via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
03/05/21
“...Although, as an American (and an Irish-American at that), after listening to the interview with Clare Daly, I wonder why the US devotes the slightest bit of attention to Ireland and its interests...”
Yankashire via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/25/21
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“I’m huge fan of this podcast. Not just the domestic politics, but the informed, fair and balanced approach to international stories, even to us here in the U.K.!”
Mike SLondon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/18/21
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“Really enjoyed this with Brendan O Leary - found myself constantly rewinding & thinking I didn’t know that , from NI seceding to the Korean model to his ideas on what reunification would actually entail for all of us.
Fantastic!”
An Spideal via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
02/12/21
“Please may I have a passport & right to immigrate? HNY”
SWSBy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/21
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“A hugely enjoyable podcast with very knowledgable presenters”
collie sheehan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/02/20
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“Good weekly discussion, insightful and topical.
Suggestions for future shows:
- what are the central cultural and policy differences between FG and FF as seen by reps from each party and IT columnists
- is there a legitimate reason for Soc Dems & Labour to be two different parties?
-...”Read full review »
polcoranoraknot via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/31/20
“This has very quickly become my favourite podcast. It’s a very interesting and useful bite sized analysis of current events. Love the quick turnaround on release schedules to keep the topics relevant and the panels are always interesting. Would highly recommend.”
Gravedig via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/05/20
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“My favorite Irish podcast esp listening in from abroad! Pat’s humor and range of vocabulary is incredible. Still haven’t subscribed though Hugh!”
newenglandc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/20
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“thank you for the excellent material.”
1Picccccckle1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/16/20
“Always a podcast I listen to when it is released and provides a lot of different inputs and opinions to politics which is always welcome.
Just wish the participants would turn off their notifications when speaking, last one was was riddled with background bings on someone’s phone, made it...”Read full review »
Daithios via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/19/20
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“I really enjoy listening to this podcast as an Irishman living outside of Ireland.
But please do something about the audio quality and please please ask your contributors and host to turn off whatever notification noises they have on (it’s really annoying hearing the “beep”).”
Jaykayd4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
07/17/20
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“As a long time subscriber to 538 & your podcast- a great overlap pod!”
538SP via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/20
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