Episodes
This Week We dive into the murky world of fame and power with podcaster and media contributor Cassie Delaney, uncovering Sean 'Diddy' Combs' controversies and crimes — from white parties to freak-offs, abuse allegations, and much more.
✨ Plus:
🤯 Reddit rabbit holes & clam chowder forum feuds.
📺 How The Creep Dive predicts Netflix’s next big hits.
👻 Ouija boards and OAPs.
🌍 It’s internet chaos and we all love it.
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Published 11/16/24
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This week, Hilary McGann returns to chat with us about the 2024 US Presidential Election results, surprises, fallout, and more!
🐾 Pup-date: We get the all-important update on Brie, Hilary’s puppy, and the real star of the show!
📊 Election Reflections: Hilary gives an inside look at how Americans are reacting post-election, discussing key trends and voter...
Published 11/09/24
This week, we caught up with the amazing Elaine Burke — tech journalist, host with the brilliant For Tech Sake podcast, and regular contributor to national media.
In this episode, we get into:
🚗 Adventures in Autonomous Cars: Elaine tells us what it's like to ride in a driverless taxi and how it could change the future of travel.
🤖 Robots Among Us: From medical marvels with Robotics to stock-taking bots in supermarkets, we explore how automation is changing everyday life.
🧠 AI: Beyond the...
Published 11/02/24
This week we sat down with the multi-talented Ross Browne —comedian, actor, writer, radio host, and even wrestler. Ross tells us about starting in stand-up comedy and wrestling adventures, being part of the amazing Young Offenders, and finding his love for radio.
In this episode, we dive into:
🤼♂️ Wrestling Antics: Ross shares unbelievable tales from his days in professional wrestling, including keeping kayfabe and some wild backstage stories.
🎤 Comedy Journey: We explore how Ross...
Published 09/28/24
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♿ This week we're joined by Paralympic Champion Mark Rohan! 🏅
From embracing life in sunny Portugal to sharing insights on the challenges within para-cycling 🚴, Mark opens up about his journey, the impact of athlete classifications in disability sports, why Ireland is getting it wrong, and supporting emerging talents 🌱.
Plus, hear the remarkable story of a...
Published 09/20/24
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This week we're talking Paris 2024 Olympics with journalist Philip O'Connor who joins us after two weeks in the French capital.
🎙️✈️ We talk about the highs and lows of the games, from unforgettable victories to the controversies that captured the world's attention. 🏅🔥
What sparks the culture wars at an international event like the Olympics?
How do athletes and...
Published 08/17/24
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🎙️ New Episode: US Election Drama with Hilary McGann! 🇺🇸
We chat with journalist Hilary McGann (News By Hil) about the latest US Presidential Election twists:
Biden withdraws 🇺🇸 ➡️ Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic Nominee
VP picks 🔍
Importance of swing states 🎯
How Trump captivates audiences like no one else 📣
Get the inside scoop on one of the most...
Published 07/26/24
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This week we're joined by Dr Colm Kearns from DCU to discuss his work with Tackling Online Hate in Football (TOHIF) which explores social media abuse, particularly in football.
Colm tells us about his research alongside colleagues in TOHIF and some of the fascinating details behind football fans darker online posts.
To learn more about TOHIF and the research...
Published 07/19/24
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A week for the lads to catch up and right wrongs but mostly wrong rights.
👃Mero has the sniffles
😷 Danny's done with Covid
🎸 20 years since Oxegen
🛫 WTF is rawdogging and why are lads bragging?
🦷 Ireland Men's National Team has a new Dentist / Manager
🇳🇱 Cheering on the Netherlands 🤦♂️(and now Spain)
Published 07/13/24
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This week our ol' pal Fergal Devitt - otherwise known as WWE Superstar Finn Bálor - is back on the podcast to catch us up on all that's been happening since we last spoke.
Celebrating his 10th year with WWE, Finn talks to us about the highs and lows of his decade with the company - including his current run as a World Tag Team Champion alongside his former...
Published 07/05/24
In 2015 Danny & Mero spent an afternoon chatting to the great Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh. Following the sad news of Mícheál's passing, we are republishing this episode from way back when.
Mícheál is, was, and always be a true great of broadcasting. He'll be remembered fondly and missed deeply.
Shine On, Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh
The two lads sat down with Micheál and heard all about his time growing up in Kerry, the history of Gaelic Games, stories across seven decades of sport from...
Published 06/26/24
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Our guest for this episode is the brilliant Jane Casey who is sharing some of the weird and wonderful tidbits that make Ireland such an interesting place.
From secret tombs to origin stories and much more, Jane has been shedding light on some of Dublin and Ireland's lesser known history. You can follow Jane on Instagram and Tik Tok by searching for...
Published 06/08/24
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On this week's episode...
🖥️ What did you want to be when you grew up?
🍑💨 Roland the Farter and the world of professional flatulists
🏆 United win the FA Cup
🤦♂️ Leinster comes up shy, again.
Published 05/31/24
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The man of a million voices, comedian, and podcaster Al Foran is back on WTSpod.
Al joined us to talk about what he's been up to lately and, as it is FA Cup Final weekend, we talk about Manchester United Football Club and the Erik Ten Hag saga.
Published 05/25/24
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This week the lads catch up on life and what's going on with Bruce Springsteen, The Dublin Portal and why we can't have nice things, the urge to procrastinate, and lots more besides.
Published 05/18/24
This week we're joined by Susan Dennehy – an award-winning documentary maker and radio producer.
Her latest radio documentary Last One on the Train is a 6-part series (airing on RTÉ Radio One and available online) that brings a personal perspective to life for physically disabled people in Ireland. Episode five of the series features our very own Graham Merrigan.
Susan chats to us about making the series, the people behind the stories, and how her daughter Grace drives her to bring these...
Published 05/11/24
This week we're joined by author Richy Craven who recently released his first book – Spirit Level.
Spirit Level tells the story of a directionless 20-something-year-old named Danny Hook who, after his best friend dies in a drunk driving accident, discovers he can see ghosts... but only when pissed.
We chat with Richy about the book, how it came together, and what might happen next.
Published 05/04/24
This week we're all about movies and TV as Movies Editor with Entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd joins us for a chat.
We chat about big-screen and small-screen favourites, cast a critical eye toward the Oscars, and ask why do they reboot movies that were never any good in the first place?
Published 04/13/24
This week we're joined by Irish Paralympian Kerrie Leonard.
Kerrie represented Ireland at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics which, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, were held in 2021. Kerrie tells us about her experience in those historic, pandemic games and what it was like for athletes at the events.
Kerrie tells us what brought her to Archery and how it helped her with mental health struggles while studying at college. Having never really intended to go to the pinnacle of para-sports, she narrowly...
Published 04/06/24
This week Paul Micheau joins us from the Is it Worth It channel on social media.
Paul talks about creating videos and reviewing food as an ordinary Joe. He has travelled around Ireland giving honest reviews of everything from the humble but iconic breakfast roll to Michelin Star restaurants.
Paul's "Is it worth it" review is based on price, taste, and experience with Paul emphasizing the importance of always keeping it real with his audience and how this has led to some interesting...
Published 03/23/24
For almost two years singer song-writer and activist Martin Leahy has been holding a weekly protest outside Dail Eireann to highlight Ireland's housing crisis. Drawing on his personal experience, every Thursday for over 90 weeks and counting, Martin travels from Cork to Leinster House in Dublin to sing his song "Everyone should have a home".
We chat to Martin about his protest and how he feels about being called an activist. His life as a musician and his reaction to Christy Moore covering...
Published 02/02/24
We're back and this week we're joined by journalist and broadcaster Brianna Parkins.
In our first podcast of 2024, we take tangent talks to the next level. Our chat with Brianna starts with financial advice and ends with mullets and pornstar moustaches. There's some love for Joe Duffy, a chat about culture wars, and we hear how Australia is tackling housing very differently from Ireland.
Published 01/20/24
The annual WTS Christmas Special is back and this year we have a surprise guest joining us!
As the tradition goes, Paul Howard and Gary Mackle are on hand to steer us through this festive frenzy before our dynamic duo becomes a triple threat thanks to the one and only Al Foran!
Merry Christmas to you and yours, we'll see you in the new year.
Published 12/22/23
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Friend of the show, Our Man in Stockholm, Philip O'Connor returns to WTSpod to help right the wrongs in our world.
Philip is a journalist and podcaster originally from Dublin and is now based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Following the recent mayhem in Ireland's capital, Philip talks to us about the importance of community and why love must win over hate.
Published 12/10/23