The Forgotten Podcast

Ep 12 - Paul Mc Gowan

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

EP 12: Paul Mc Gowan

Episode Sponsored by Paddy's Powerful Bottle

In episode 12, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio with Paul Mc Gowan.

Paul is a fitness coach, personal trainer, and the founder of Paul Mc Gowan Fitness and Health based in Moville, Co.Donegal.

As the owner of two gyms, Paul's business has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2019.

During the episode, Paul takes us through his journey that led him from being on the fishing boats in the North Atlantic to the pressure and responsibilities of being a business owner and a gym owner in 2026.

From his early days of dabbling in the world of fitness modelling to operating a gym business through a pandemic, Paul gives us his insight into why some of the biggest mistakes that you will make in your life might just be your best lessons.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

Recorded on the 19/02/2026

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Ep 11 - Presidential Fallout : The 2025 Irish Presidential Election

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:24:10 GMT

In the first episode of Season 2 (episode 11), join Brendan & Kieran as they discuss the 2025 Irish Presidential election, and share their views on the lack of potential candidates due to dictatorial-style leadership, the fallout of the Jim Gavin debacle and share their thoughts on the two running candidates, Catherine Connolly & Heather Humphreys.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio

Recorded on 07/10/2025

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Ep 10 - When Lifelong Friends Started a Podcast

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:33:11 GMT

In episode 10, with Summer 2025 in the rear view, join Brendan and Kieran as they dive into nostalgia and relive some of their favourite moments of the podcast so far. From moments that left them feeling inspired to moments that left them laughing in stitches, hear how the beginnings of The Forgotten Podcast came to fruition and what role they each play in the production, as well as some plans about what lies ahead for The Forgotten Podcast.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio

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Ep 9 - Glasto, Genocide & the A5

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT

In episode 9, join Brendan and Kieran as they discuss how their recent trip to the cinema rekindled a love for the movie experience, the fallout of the Glastonbury 2025 festival, the latest developments on the never ending battle to upgrade the A5 road and how some American politicians allegiances lie with a certain foreign country. We'll give you a clue. The foreign country begins with the letter "i".

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio

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Ep 8 - A Trip Down Cinema Lane

Mon, 19 May 2025 19:10:01 GMT

In episode 8, join Brendan and Kieran as they discuss their recent trip to the Omniplex cinema in Derry, the death of Hollywood and how the cinema experience has changed, the fascinating new documentary from Louis Theroux and the amazing common daisy flower that can only be truly appreciated from outer space.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

Timestamps:

Intro: (0:00)

Cinema Trip: (1:43)

Warfare: (3:22)

Trump's Tariffs on the Film Industry: (11:14)

The illusion of Film School: (16:36)

Popcorn: (20:07)

The Blue Origin Flight: (21:55)

Louis Theroux: The Settlers documentary: (25:28)

Outro: (37:01)

GAA bonus content: (37:20)

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Ep 7 - From Powerful Protests to Powerful Bottles w/ Paddy Diver

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:49:56 GMT

EP 7: From Powerful Protests to Powerful Bottles

In episode 7, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio with Paddy Diver.

Paddy is the founder of Paddy's Powerful Immune Booster Juice and a former Mica Campaigner, who came to national attention in 2021 by leading the fight against the injustices that Mica homeowners across Donegal and other Mica-affected counties faced.

During the episode, Paddy talks us through his journey that led him from giving speeches in front of thousands at the Mica Protests to founding and setting up the fast-growing and popular wellness juice, Paddy's Powerful Immune Booster.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

Recorded on the 20/03/2025

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Ep 6 - A Mockery of Democracy : Dáil Éireann 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

A Mockery of Democracy: Dáil Éireann 2025

In Episode 6, as 2025 blew in with a mighty howl, join Brendan and Kieran as they look back with a cynical eye on a tumultuous month of January and share some of their thoughts on the shenanigans of Dail Eireann & the "new" Irish Government, the aftermath of Storm Éowyn & the ongoing power outages and the motivations behind the new change in speed limits on Irish Roads.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

Recorded on the 28/01/2025.

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Ep 5 - From The City to the Hills w/ Kathy Donaghy

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:33:20 GMT

In the final episode of 2024, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio for Episode 5, with Kathy Donaghy.

Kathy is a former RTÉ Journalist and Author from Inishowen who currently writes for the Irish Independent & Lonely Planet. In 2023, Kathy released her debut memoir, Finding My Wild: How a Move to the Edge Brought Me Home and during the episode, gives us a journey through the beginnings and process of writing the book as well as her background of working as a journalist in the highly stressful RTÉ newsroom.

This episode talks about subjects relating to mental health, miscarriage, and grief.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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Ep 4 - General Election 2024 - You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 13:06:07 GMT

General Election 2024..

In Episode 4, as Ireland prepares for a "change" in government, join Brendan and Kieran as they give their two cents on the 2024 General Election and discuss their views surrounding the results in Donegal, potential government formations, and whether if true change can ever really happen in Irish Politics.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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Ep 3 - Disappear Here w/ Michael McLaughlin (A Journey Through a Film Festival)

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:35:08 GMT

In episode 3, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio by the forgotten podcast's first guest, Michael McLaughlin.

Michael is the founder and creative director of the Disappear Here Film Festival which is taking place this weekend (4th - 6th of October 2024) in Ballyliffin, Co Donegal.

Now in its 8th year, Michael gives you a journey through the early beginnings of the film festival, what to expect over the weekend from this year’s festival programme and some potential plans for it over the coming years.

Michael also gives a Forgotten Podcast EXCLUSIVE by announcing the Winner of this year’s best Animated Work during the episode.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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Ep 2 - Ticketdisaster & Leaving Cert Lotteries

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:23:10 GMT

Ticketdisaster & Leaving Cert Lotteries...

In episode 2, join Brendan and Kieran as they go down memory lane and discuss their experiences with the leaving cert, the media and social media's impact on students sitting the exams, and the madness and stupidity surrounding Ticketmaster and the Oasis reunion concert.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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Ep 1 - The Trials and Tribulations of a Film Trailer : Gladiator II

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:31:58 GMT

In this episode, join filmmaker Brendan & sound engineer Kieran as they discuss the Gladiator 2 film trailer, some potential issues that may face a certain cast member if things don't go well, and some thoughts on how Hollywood and the film industry are coping in a fast-paced social media age.

Gladiator 2 Trailer:

https://youtu.be/4rgYUipGJNo?si=LPiZbpZMGRZOhdk9

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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Pilot 2 - The Oscars - Hollywood and Chicken Fillet Rolls

Tue, 21 May 2024 12:02:15 GMT

When a filmmaker and sound engineer from rural Co. Donegal return to the studio to discuss 2024's Oscar Award Ceremony, their hopes of becoming two highly prepared podcasters, quickly, begin to fade.

Join Brendan and Kieran, as they embark on a slightly less "unprepared" talk through the highs and lows of the 2024 Oscar Ceremony, the golden circle of Hollywood, and some "old-school" talk.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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Pilot - The Oscars

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:30 GMT

When a filmmaker and sound engineer from rural Co. Donegal come together to discuss 2024's Oscar Season, their imaginations start to run wild about possible upcoming film storylines.

Join, Brendan and Kieran, as they embark on a very "unprepared" talk through the 2024 Oscar nominations, the pretentiousness and sad realities of life on film sets, and some homegrown Irish college tales.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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