The Delve with Mike Sheridan

Daniel Sloss

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:56:49 GMT

Daniel Sloss is a brilliant and unique comedian who regularly sells out shows around the world. Daniel has already had two Netflix specials 'Dark' and 'Jigsaw', which propelled him even further into the global consciousness.

His new special, filmed in Austin, Texas in 2019 'Socio' is available from DanielSloss.com for a fiver and is money well spent. He also has his special 'X' available on his site free of charge, unless you're in North America - in which case it's on HBO.

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John Heilemann

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:04:12 GMT

John Heilemann is a producer and one of the stars of the excellent Showtime series The Circus. He is the co-founder of The Recount and can regularly be seen on MSNBC and NBCNews

John and Mike discuss the likely outcomes for both Democrats and Republicans in 2024; the stench of Donald Trump throughout American politics and why Joe Biden is more likely than ever to run again in 2024 after a hugely successful midterm election

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Mike Rinder

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:45:43 GMT

Mike Rinder is the author of the bestselling book, A Billion Years. He is the former executive director of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs and handled PR and legal matters for the organisation before leaving in 2007.

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0.00 - Intro

3.10 - The difference between Sea Org, Parishioner and Staff Member in Scientology

6.00 - It got to the point of right and wrong

8.30 - The idea hammered home very early on

9.35 - It's almost sold as self help

13.08 - it's all fundementalist

14.30 - Being around L. Ron Hubbard and if he believed everything he was saying

16.10 - Hubbard in two words

17.30 - What Scientology does to people who leave

19.00 - I knew what was coming when i started speaking out

21.20 - Using the Me Too movement against Mike

25.00 - What happens when a celebrity like Leah Remini leaves

28.00 - Would he still be in Scientology if David Miscavige never took over?

30.07 - What will be the downfall

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Javier Peña & Steve Murphy

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:42:27 GMT

The two men considered instrumental in the downfall of the Medellin cartel and its leader, the charismatic but vicious Pablo Escobar, have been touring the world, giving lectures to dispel any myths about the Columbian drug lord.

Steve Murphy and Javier Pena were immortalised in the hugely popular Netflix series, Narcos. The men were played Boyd Holbrook and Pedro Pascal and the show's popularity saw interest in Escobar soar.

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You can find out more about their book, tour and podcast at DEANarcos.com

0.00 - Intro

2.15 - Steve Murphy's career in Miami

4.08 - What 880 pounds of cocaine looks like

6.00 - Javier Pena starting out in Austin, Texas

10.15 - The step-up in danger working in Columbia

14.10 - Columbian Swat teams had heavy weaponry and Javier and Steve had sidearms

20.00 - You dont hear gunfire

22.27 - There's undercover and there's which way is up

26.20 - Is it difficult to watch Pablo Escobar being romanticized in popular culture

32.30 - The number of people Pablo Escobar killed

34.35 - What did the guys think of American Made and Barry Seale

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Jonathan Lemire

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:23:12 GMT

Jonathan Lemire is a busy, busy man. The current anchor of MSNBC's Way Too Early, he regularly appears on Morning Joe and is the White House Bureau Chief for Politico. He also wrote The New York Times bestseller, The Big Lie.

Timecodes

0.00 - Intro

2.00 - A book about The Big Lie and contextualising the fallout

3.40 - Money going to state wide candidates

5.00 - Republicans still denying

2020 election results

5.50 - When Republicans changed their tune on The Big Lie - they realised it was popular

8.29 - Mitch McConnell could have nipped this in the bud

9.40 - Kevin McCarthy apologising to Trump

10.15 - Trump brings out the worst in the Republican Party

11.10 - Nearly two thirds of Republicans don’t think Joe Biden is the legitimate President

11.40 - Covering Trump from early on

12.10 - The moment he knew Trump would win

13.15 - The best way for media to cover Trump and QAnon

15.18 - Is there any going back for Democracy in the US

17.04 - Kari Lake and others realising how popular The Big Lie is

18.00 - A dead heat

19.20 - Personal interactions with Trump

22.10 - The uncomfortable moment with Putin that defined the Trump Presidency

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Mike Rothschild

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:19:19 GMT

Mike Rothschild is the author of The Storm is Upon Us, a superb book looking at QAnon and its disconcerting rise in popularity across the US and the world. The book is available everywhere now. Make sure to follow Mike on Twitter at @rothschildmd

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Sona Movsesian

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:53:16 GMT

Sona Movsesian has been Conan O'Brien's assistant for well over a decade. She regularly appeared on the different iterations of his show - with the clips often going crazy viral.

Sona has written a brilliant, funny and authentic new book called The World's Worst Assistant, which chronicles her time working for Conan.

She is also a huge part of one of our favourite podcasts, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.

Buy Sona's book at your local bookstore. It's great!

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Five minutes with Stephen Frears

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 22:11:32 GMT

Stephen Frears has directed some of the most memorable movies of the past few decades - from Dangerous Liaisons, The Queen and Philomena to High Fidelity. He has helped break the careers of both Daniel Day Lewis and Jack Black. He's also responsible for a couple of genuine Irish classics - The Van and The Snapper.

He most recently directed to new movie starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan, The Lost King. In cinemas now.

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Alex Holder

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 14:49:48 GMT

Alex Holder is a British filmmaker who directed the Discovery Plus three part docu-series Unprecedented, where he was given incredible access to Donald Trump and his family in the final months of his Presidency. We watch as his kids Eric, Don Jnr and Ivanka Trump campaign for him throughout, the days after the election and the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection on the capital.

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Bo Burnham (2019)

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:55:46 GMT

One of the most impressive people Mike has spoken to on The Delve (and that's really saying something), this is an insightful and wide-ranging interview with the brilliant Bo Burnham, in person, from 2019.

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Paul Virzi

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:21:33 GMT

Paul Virzi is a stand-up comedian and podcaster. He hosts the podcasts The Virzi Effect and Anything Better with Bill Burr. His new Netflix Special is called Nocturnal Admissions and is available on the streaming service now.

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Daniel Cormier

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 10:35:19 GMT

Daniel 'DC' Cormier is a UFC Hall of Fame fighter who held two Championship belts simultaneously in different weight classes. He currently commentates for the UFC on ESPN and has become an ambassador for Alta, a brand that aims to help regular people become MMA fit.

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Mark Esper

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:35:21 GMT

Mark Esper was the Secretary of Defence in the United States of America for 18 months. A graduate of West Point, he has served overseas for the US armed forces and was previously Secretary of the Army for the same administration. He is the New York Times bestselling author of A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Defence Sectrary in Extraordinary times

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David Rudolf (2018)

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:06:02 GMT

Mike Sheridan delves into the lives and careers of some of the most notable people in Irish and global popular culture.

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David Cross returns!

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT

David Cross releases his new stand up comedy special I'm From the Future exclusively on his site officialdavidcross.com.

The actor and comedian returns to chat to Mike about the trials and tribulations of self releasing something, why he came to that decision, his pal Bob Odenkirk and more

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Adam McKay

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Adam McKay latest film is Don't Look Up and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and a barrage of huge names in supporting roles including Timothée Chalamet and Jonah Hill. It premieres on Netflix on December 24

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Robbie Amell

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Robbie Amell is one of the most popular actors working in tv and movies in Hollywood. He has starred in numerous tv shows including Amazon Prime series Upload, and featured and produced Code 8, which is currently in production on a sequel in Toronto.

He stars in the new movie Resident Evil: Raccoon City which is in Irish cinemas from December 3 and out now around the world - check your local listings.

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Brian Tyler Cohen

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Brian Tyler Cohen has a hugely popular YouTube channel @Brian Tyler Cohen where he breaks down political media and interviews some of the most prominent people in American politics.

2.30 - Starting out as an actor but realising politics was he calling
5.55 - Access to White House Officials
7.30 - Are Republicans just better at messaging?
10.05 - When did politics become personal?
12.27 - Joe Biden lowest ever approval rating
16.35 - Will we have normal republicans and democrats anymore?
21.15 - Democrats and a losing mentality
25.50 - The most significant governor runs in history?
29.10 - Beto O'Rourke didn't play the game
31.50 - Who will be the nominee for President in 2024

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Sean Spicer

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Sean Spicer was Donald Trump's Press Secretary and Director of Communications in the White House from January 21 2017 until July that year when he resigned from the role.

He's currently a broadcaster with American cable station Newsmax where he hosts a nightly show and has written three books; The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President in 2018, Leading America: President Trump's Commitment to People, Patriotism, and Capitalism in 2020 and most recently RADICAL NATION: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s Dangerous Plan for America.

2.20 - Enjoying broadcasting and having a co-host
5.45 - Combative nature of politics and cable news
7.35 - Radical Nation - Joe Biden and Build Back Better
9.00 - Democrats wanting Washington DC declared a state
12.25 - Should it not be about balance with the two-party system?
13.45 - Political rhetoric and Liz Cheney
16.15 - January 6 and the awful mark
18.40 - Marjorie Taylor Greene and violence is always wrong
20.30 - Not calling out people in their own party
23.02 - Republican nominee in 2024
26.30 - Donald Trump not having Twitter is a good thing
27.30 - Should the Republican party be worried about Beto 'O Rourke and Stacy Abrams

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India Oxenberg on Allison Mack, Recovery, and what came after she finally left the 'NIXVM' cult

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:00:00 GMT

India Oxenberg was 19 years old when she first attended a NXIVM seminar. Recommended by a friend of her mother Catherine Oxenberg, they believed that it was a self-help group that was particularly geared towards women. In reality, it was a cult spearheaded by the now incarcerated Keith Raniere.

Her documentary series 'SEDUCED: INSIDE THE NXIVM CULT' is now available on the Starz app and her book 'Still Learning' is available on Audible.

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The Atlantic's Derek Thompson on Antigen Tests, Florida & Texas case numbers and the next 6 months

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Derek Thompson has written extensively about the Covid-19 pandemic for The Atlantic and has been rightly lauded for his practical analysis and often being ahead of the curve. He is a frequent contributor to NPR and CBS news and host of the podcast CRAZY/GENIUS

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Former Director of the CIA and Senior Counterterrorism Adviser, John Brennan

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:00:00 GMT

John Brennan is one of the most well known and respected individuals to work within the American Government. A first generation Irish American, he has given Daily Intelligence briefings to four sitting Presidents, including Barack Obama, who also appointed him to a high level position within The White House and then as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

He is the author of the book Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, At Home and Abroad

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Comedian, Actor and Writer David Cross on The Dark Divide and Outdoor Shows in 2020

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT

David Cross has been a mainstay on television and cinema screens for a long time. Working on shows like Arrested Development, Mr Show and The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret - all of which have dedicated followings to this day. He has performed multiple stand-up comedy specials and has toured Europe extensively. His new film is The Dark Divide and it's available On Demand now for streaming.

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Superstar Author and Blogger Mark Manson on media saturation, failing so he can learn and Tom Brady

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Mark Manson is the insanely successful author of the number 1 New York Times bestsellers 'The Subtle Art to Not Giving a F**k' and 'Everything is F**ked: A Book About Hope.' The former spent a staggering 4 years on The New York Times bestseller list.

Mark also writes with impressive persistence - and wonderful humour - on the superb MarkManson.net, giving witty, helpful and well researched life advice.

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CNN's Jake Tapper on The Outpost, Bob Woodward, Joe Rogan and the importance of independent media

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Jake Tapper is one of the most well respected broadcasters and journalists on American television. He hosts 'The Lead' and 'State of the Union' both on CNN and has written a novel called The Hellfire Club.

In 2012 he wrote 'The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor' and that book has now been turned into a movie directed by Rod Lurie and starring Orlando Bloom, Scott Eastwood and Caleb Landry Jones.

Check your local listings for streaming availability and screenings.

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Tommy Tiernan on not missing stand-up, lockdown and Bill Burr having the best set he's ever seen

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Tommy Tiernan is widely regarded as one of the best stand-up comedians Ireland has ever produced and is regularly lauded by his fellow comics for being one of the most masterful storytellers in the game.

Tommy and Mike have a hilarious chat from everything including the importance of mental health wellness in lockdown, being built to host a podcast, and making a connection with someone when you're forced to listen in an interview.

Tommy has a new podcast called 'The Tommy and Hector Podcast with Laurita Blewitt' and a new book based on The Tommy Tiernan Show due out in October.

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Author Meghan Daum on avoiding Twitter fights, Tribalism, the Hypocrisy of Callout Culture and more

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Meghan Daum's latest book is the superb 'The Problem with Everything', and she the author of five others. Meghan has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Vogue as well as writing an opinion column for The Los Angeles Times for more than a decade. She has a regular column in Medium’s GEN Magazine and is the host of a brand new podcast, The Unspeakable.

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Bob Saget on being America's Dad, a need for kindness, Dave Chappelle's genius and so much more

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:00:00 GMT

Bob Saget has been entertaining American audiences for decades as a stand-up comedian, as the star of Full House, America's Funniest Home Videos, Entourage and Fuller House. His new podcast 'Bob Saget is Here For You' features some of Bob's famous pals like John Mayer, Norman Lear, Tiffany Haddish, Jon Hamm and more. He is a wonderful human and a very funny man.

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John Bolton talks The Lincoln Project, the Political Discourse, 'What Happened in the Room' and more

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:00:00 GMT

John Bolton is the author of the book What Happened in the Room, which was a global bestseller within its first week of release. He served as National Security Adviser to Donald Trump in the White House for 17 months, while he has previously worked for President Reagan, and both George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush in different roles.

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Keanu Reeves (2019)

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:00:00 GMT

One of the most beloved movie stars of his generation, Mike headed to London in May of 2019 to sit down with the iconic actor and talk about his remarkable career ahead of the release of John Wick Chapter 3

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Former FBI Negotiator and bestselling author Chris Voss on what he's learned over the years

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Chris Voss was the Chief International Hostage Negotiator for the FBI, before retiring to go into the private sector. He became the CEO of the Black Swan Group and wrote the hugely successful book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it.

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Amanda Knox on empathy, her prison experience and how she dealt with being wrongly accused

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:00:00 GMT

Amanda Knox talks to Mike about the horrific situation she found herself in as an exchange student when she was just 20 years old in a foreign land and how that experience changed her. She also chats about what she's been up to recently, including hosting the podcast series, The Truth About True Crime.

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Anthony Scaramucci on how history will judge The Trump White House, Mitt Romney, Bernie Sanders and AOC

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:00:00 GMT

Anthony Scaramucci, or 'The Mooch,' was The White House Communications Director under America's 45th President, Donald Trump, for 11 days. He has written extensively about finance having being involved with Wall Street from early in his career at Goldman Sachs, and in 2005 founded the firm SkyBridge Capital.

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson (2018)

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:00:00 GMT

In July of 2018, Jordan Peterson came into our studio and sat down with Mike to talk for well over an hour.

Peterson and Mike talk about his book 12 Rules for Life, the controversy that seems to constantly surround him, Donald Trump and more

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Bill Burr talks dark humour, inappropriate crowd reactions and more

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 15:00:00 GMT

The new, first fully independent season of The Delve with Mike Sheridan launches with, in our opinion, the best stand-up comedian working today, Bill Burr. Bill and Mike chat dark humour as a coping mechanism, how a writer's room is nothing like professional sports, the Irish crowd's reactions to American tragedies and so much more. Bill has both the hilarious new season of F is for Family (Netflix) and his biggest role in a Hollywood movie to date The King of Staten Island (VOD) dropping on June 12th.

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