Talking Blarney Podcast

A Not So Irish Goodbye

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:00:28 GMT

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.

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Finian's Rainbow and End of Covid

Mon, 31 May 2021 06:00:44 GMT

This week we review the movie, Finian's Rainbow.

We also talk through what is happening in Ireland regarding the end of Covid

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From Celtic Tiger to Housing Crisis

Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:36 GMT

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.

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The Crimes of Winston Churchill and The Seanad

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:00:44 GMT

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.

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As Luck Would Have It and Irish Crime

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:36 GMT

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.

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Fionn Mac Cumhail and Irish Racism

Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:34 GMT

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Frank of Ireland and The Easter Rising

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:00:13 GMT

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 if the show is a crock of gold or a crock of shite.

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Foreign Exchange and Australia

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:00:21 GMT

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.

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History of Irish Professional Wrestling and The North

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:00:52 GMT

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.

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Luck of the Irish and Irish Dancing

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:01 GMT

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"

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Wolfwalkers and Irish Wolves

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:53 GMT

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.

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St Patricks Day Shows and RTE IPlayer

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:03:28 GMT

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"

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I Am Patrick and St Patricks Day Parade

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:43 GMT

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.

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St Patrick and Irish IPAs

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:34 GMT

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.

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The Crying Game and Irish Lent

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:11 GMT

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

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Pixie and Irish Priests

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:00:50 GMT

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.

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P.S. I Love You and Irish Matchmakers

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:15 GMT

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.

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Handsome Devil and Irish Rugby

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:46 GMT

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.

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Funny facts about Ireland and Irish Countryside

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:00:39 GMT

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.

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Irish Saints and Irish School

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT

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.

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Children of Lir and Irish Folklore

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 07:00:16 GMT

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.

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Garth Brooks Debacle and Rockall

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:00:30 GMT

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.

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Irish Jam and Irish Whiskey

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:00:49 GMT

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.

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The End of Year Awards and Where are the Irish

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:00:35 GMT

For our last episode of the year, we start by looking at some of the places outside of Ireland that the Irish now call home. Then we get into the Golden Crock awards for some of the best and worst movies that we have reviewed this year.

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The Wren Boys and Irish Christmas Traditions

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:00:27 GMT

Our second last podcast of the disastrous year 2020. We start off by discussing our memories of some modern irish christmas traditions. Then onto the old irish tradition of the Wren boys and their potential origins.

This episode is a little shorter due to unforseen circumstances but we'll be back to regular length episodes next time.

Happy holidays to all our wonderful listeners.

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Wild Mountain Thyme

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:00:08 GMT

It's finally here! This week we watch Wild Mountain Thyme and rip it to shreds. We go through the awful accents and the weird dialogue that someone, somewhere thought was good enough to release.

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The Field and the Provinces of Ireland

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 07:00:09 GMT

In this episode we start off by discussing the provinces of Ireland. After we discuss the movie The Field, while also comparing it to the play its based on.

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Stage Irish & The Late Late Toy Show

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 07:00:38 GMT

On this weeks episode we start by talking about the time honoured irish tradition of the late late toy show. We then jump into a report on the history of stage irish, showing how it started and how it got to where it is today.

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Irish Authors and Bloody Sunday

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:00:55 GMT

We start off this weeks episode by discussing the 100th anniversary of bloody sunday, going through some of the details of what happened on that day. Then we talk through some of the best Irish writers we know, just in time for christmas.

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The secret of Roan Inish

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:23:37 GMT

On this weeks episode, we start out talking about the Blasket islands where for a time 22 irish people lived. After that we jump into the absolute crock of gold, the secret of Inish Roan.

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Father Ted episode 3 & 4

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:00:34 GMT

On this weeks episode we congratulate Joe Biden on becoming the next president of th US. With that we go through the storied history of irish american president. Then we get onto episode 3 and 4 of Father Ted.

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Far and away

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:00:45 GMT

On this weeks episode, we begin by discussing the various unique irish breads. Then we jump right into the movie of the week "Far and Away" Starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

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The Irish origins of Halloween

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:54 GMT

In celebration of Halloween, this episode we discuss the celtic origins of Halloween and how it evolved into the celebration we know today. We also go through some of the most important irish language phrases.

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Rawhead Rex

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Unfortunately this weeks podcast had to be recorded a little differently than usual as Ireland is heading back into lockdown, however we still have a great episode for you. On this episode the talk about Irelands missing dolphin Fungie, then we speak about the natiral wonder of Ireland known as the Burren. Finally we jump into the movie of the week, Rawhead Rex.

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Stitches

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:00:25 GMT

This week we begin by going through some of Irelands wildlife. We then get into the movie Stitches starring Ross Noble

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The Leprechaun

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:12 GMT

On this weeks episode we begin by discussing the Irish president, Michael D Higgins. Then we get into discussing the horror movie, Leprechaun.

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Che Guevaras visits to Ireland

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:30:54 GMT

This week we discuss a staple of irish shopping, pennys. Then we get on to the multiple visits of Che Guevara to Ireland.

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The theft of the british crown jewels

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:00:42 GMT

Today we go through a list of some of the most popular words that have irish origins. The we go through the life of Thomas Blood, the only man to steal the crown jewels of england.

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Michael Collins

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 06:00:40 GMT

How do irish weddings differ from the rest of the world. We discuss some of the unique aspects of the irish wedding.

Then we review the 1996 movie Michael Collins starring Liam Neeson and Alan Rickman.

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Evelyn

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:00:37 GMT

Ever wondered how Ireland accidentally legalised drugs for a day? We discuss that and other weird irish laws. Then we get into the movie of the week, Evelyn. A movie where a mans childern are taken by the state and he must fight the law to get them back.

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Father Ted episode 1 and 2

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:00:37 GMT

On this weeks episode we give our thoughts on the RTE, Irelands public broadcaster. After that we give our reviews of the first two episodes of Father Ted

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Dancing at Lughnasa

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 06:00:06 GMT

With our new intro sorted we start this episode by going through what makes up an Irish night out. We then review the movie Dancing at Lughnasa staring Meryl Streep and Michael Gambon.

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The Quiet Man

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:18 GMT

This week we begin by commemorating the life of John Hume, going through many of his greatest achievements for Ireland. Then we jump into our review of The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

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Dead Meat

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:00:13 GMT

In this weeks episode we discuss the wonderful breakfast roll then get into the fantastic irish horror movie Dead Meat.

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Irish Superheroes

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:34 GMT

This week we go through some of the many irish superheroes found throughout comics

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The Simpsons and Family Guy

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:00:26 GMT

This week we review the Irish episodes of both The Simpsons and Family Guy

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The Yank

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:00:19 GMT

In this episode we talk about the Irish perception of yanks and then review the movie "The Yank"

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The Foreigner

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:00:36 GMT

We review the movie The Foreigner to see if its representation of Ireland is accurate or a load of blarney.

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Chasing Leprechauns

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:00:46 GMT

In our second episode we talk a bit about film news relating to Ireland, everything you need to know about Guinness and then review the Hallmark movie, Chasing Leprechauns.

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Episode 1 trailer

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:07:38 GMT

Trailer for our first episode on the movie Darby O'Gill and the Little People

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Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:55:57 GMT

Our first episode in which we go through Darby O'Gill and the Little People. Breaking down the irishness in the movie to see if its accurate or a load of blarney.

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