Episodes
In this weeks episode we say goodbye with a bang. We start off with the sad news that this will be the last episode of the Talking Blarney Podcast. Then we jump into talking about the Rose of Tralee festival which was sadly cancelled again this year. For our last report we discuss what is known about the first people to come and live in Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 06/07/21
Published 06/07/21
This week we review the movie, Finian's Rainbow. We also talk through what is happening in Ireland regarding the end of Covid If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/31/21
Another sad week where we don't have our wonderful co-host Rob. This week I talk through the ongoing Irish housing crisis and how we got here. Starting with the Celtic Tiger in the 90's to Vulture Funds and homelessness. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/24/21
This week we delve into the many terrible things Winston Churchill did during his long career, from the black and tans to the Bengal famine. We also discuss the crazy ways to get elected to Seanad Éireann and how Irish millennials are the first generation to be poorer than the previous generation. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/17/21
Happy Birthday Rob! This week we start of by tackling our growing concerns over crimes in Ireland. We then jump onto our review of the Hallmark movie, As luck would have it. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 05/10/21
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Published 05/03/21
In this episode we start off by celebrating the 105th anniversary of the Easter Rising which started on the 24th of April, 1916. We discuss how the Irish people reacted to the rising and the missteps made during it. Finishing off with a reading of the Proclamation of Irish Independence. Then we jump right into the TV show for the week, Frank of Ireland. Starring Brian Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson. Sarah Greene and more. Going through every episode we pick apart the good and the bad to determine...
Published 04/26/21
In this episode, we delve back into our childhood and watch Foreign Exchange. An Irish/Australian TV show in which a magic portal can take you all the way from Galway, Ireland to Perth, Australia. We also chat about what connects the Irish and Australians, going into TV, sports and more. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/19/21
With Wresltemania just gone, we dive into the fascinating world of professional wrestling and find out how the Irish were integral in making it what it is today. We also take some time to discuss the recent rioting in Northern Ireland including the causes and our opinions on what is happening. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/12/21
On this episode, we talk about what little we know of traditional Irish dancing. After we jump onto the movie for the week "The Luck of the Irish" If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/05/21
To celebrate its oscar nomination, we review the movie Wolfwalkers. Before that we discuss what happened to the wolves of Ireland and what part Oliver Cromwell played in their extinction. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/29/21
On this weeks episode we discuss the RTE IPlayer, including some of the best programming on it. We also find the origin of corned beef in Irish-American culture. We then jump into this weeks review of two St Patricks day episode. The Office "St Patricks day" and Futurama "Luck of the Fryrish" If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/22/21
On this weeks episode we discuss the RTE IPlayer, including some of the best programming on it. We also find the origin of corned beef in Irish-American culture. We then jump into this weeks review of two St Patricks day episode. The Office "St Patricks day" and Futurama "Luck of the Fryrish" If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/22/21
On this episode, we start by discussing what the St Patricks day parade is like in Ireland. We then jump into the docu-drama I Am Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/15/21
On this episode we talk through the interesting story of saint Patrick, including some of the theories and misconceptions about his life. We also have a taste test of a shamrock shake IPA while talking about the Irish IPA industry. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/08/21
Trigger warning: This episode we discuss the Crying Game which includes some scenes of violence against a trans person. We begin this episode by chatting about our memories of lent in Ireland. Then we read through some of the rules for lent in the 19th century. After that we give our review of the wonderful movie The Crying Game. What am Podcast on Trans rights in Ireland: https://tinyurl.com/4t8mtsfs If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter:...
Published 03/01/21
On this weeks episode of The Talking Blarney Podcast, we chat a little bit about how catholic priests are and were viewed in Irish society. Then we jump into our review of Pixie. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 02/22/21
To celebrate Valentines day, this weeks episode is all about love. We start off discussing the old Irish tradition of matchmaking, including the world famous Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking festival. We then give our review of the movie P.S. I Love You. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 02/15/21
On this episode we chat about what rugby means to the Irish. Then we get into a discussion of the movie of the week, Handsome Devil. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 02/08/21
Rob is back! To kick of the episode we discuss Robs absence. Then we jump onto a chat about what makes the Irish countryside unique. To finish off we look at an article featuring 10 funny facts about Ireland and Rob tells us about some of Irelands best pubs. If you have any questions, recommendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 02/01/21
We unfortunately have another episode without my wonderful co-host Rob. On this episode I start out by laying out what makes school in Ireland different from other places. I then read through a list of some of Irelands more interesting Saints. If you have any questions, reccomendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 01/25/21
In todays episode, I talk briefly about the sad news coming out of ireland this week. After I go through some of the common aspects of Irish folklore before reading out the Irish fairytale, the Children of Lir. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 01/18/21
We start this episode by discussing the strange history of the islet of rockall. Then we got onto the story that rocked Ireland, in which Garth brooks overbooks a concert tour ending in its cancellation. If you have any questions, reccomendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 01/11/21
On the first podcast of 2021 we start of by discussing some of the best Irish whiskeys. Then we jump on to the movie of the week, Irish Jam. If you have any questions, reccomendations or comments you can contact us on twitter: @BlarneyPod Or by email: [email protected] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 01/04/21