An Irishman Abroad
662 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsJarlath Regan presents An Irishman Abroad - 3 diverse weekly podcasts featuring the greatest Irish people of all time talking about their lives, politics, health, wellness and everything in between. Along with regular contributors Sonia O’Sullivan (Irishman Running Abroad) and Marion McKeone (Irishman In America), these podcasts are renowned for the depth and quality of its long form interviews. Previous guests include Brian O’Driscoll, Sir Bob Geldof, Tommy Tiernan, Aisling Bea, Hozier, Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly, Paul McGrath, Boy George, Paul Mescal, Sharon Horgan, Lisa Hannigan and Dylan Moran. To hear access the full back catalogue of hundreds of interviews dating back to 2013 and to unlock the full version of each weekly episode visit Patreon.com/irishmanabroad.
An Irishman Abroad is a winner of iTunes Store’s Best New Audio Podcast. The series has been featured in iTunes’ ”Best of” lists, Soundcloud and Podbean’s Most Popular Podcasts lists in multiple years.
Recommended by The Guardian, Hot Press, Huffington Post, Telegraph, Times, BBC, RTE and Podfather himself, Marc Maron.
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Episodes
Niall Breslin (returns): Episode 233
March 02, 2018 14:42 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBThis week, Bressie makes his hat-trick appearance on Irishman Abroad and it’s truly amazing how much has changed for Niall since then. In this incredibly honest conversation, Niall opens up about how he sometimes feels that he cannot offer people enough (14:00) and how the Irish government is only ‘box-ticking’ at the moment with services aimed at improving the emotional well-being of young people (16:00). From revealing why The Blizzards took a break (46:00) to his views on how the suppor...
6 Nations Special live from Currency Fair HQ: Episode 232
February 23, 2018 20:48 - 55 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week, Jarlath was joined by Leinster and Ireland legend Bernard Jackman alongside former Munster and Leicester star Johne Murphy in front of a packed house at Currency Fair’s offices in Dublin for a chat about all things Six Nations. The lads spoke about the possibility of bad blood between Joe Schmidt and Warren Gatland (8:00), why ruthlessness is needed to be at the top of your game (15:00) and the poor French attitude to rugby that raises it’s head in certain areas (36:00). From Joh...
Caroline Foran: Episode 231
February 18, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBCaroline Foran is the journalist and author behind the number one best-selling book ‘Owning It: Your Bullshit-Free Guide to Living with Anxiety.’ With refreshing honesty, Caroline cuts through the rubbish that surrounds conversations about mental health and speaks frankly about getting ‘woke’ to anxiety, (9:00), how it becomes embedded in childhood (15:00) and the terrifying moment when her anxiety became so severe that she thought she was suffering from ovarian cancer (28:00). From the emp...
Luke Fitzgerald: Episode 230
February 11, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBWith jaw-dropping honesty, this week, former Leinster and Ireland legend Luke Fitzgerald speaks about his incredible journey from being the golden boy of Blackrock College to striving to become the best rugby player in the world. With incredible detail, Luke gives an account of how it all blew up between himself and Paul Kimmage who had ‘shafted him’ (4:00), explains how Joe Schmidt ‘could decimate you with a single line’ and the time he felt like head-butting the man himself (53:00). Havin...
A.P. McCoy (Returns): Episode 229
February 04, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 24 MBSir A.P. McCoy makes a return appearance on An Irishman Abroad after almost 4 years to discuss the drastic changes in his life since he last sat down with Jarlath. The undisputed king of national hunt racing opens up about learning to cope with retirement (4:00), why some of the best times in his life were when he was earning ninety quid a week (13:00) and how he discovered that the battle with himself was what drove him to such extraordinary heights (19:00). Jarlath speaks to Tony about see...
Caitriona Perry: Episode 228
January 28, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThis week, award-winning new RTÉ Six One News anchor and former Washington Correspondent Caitriona Perry speaks about her inspirational story of hard graft which resulted in her literally landing her lifelong dream job in RTÉ (20:00). Caitriona explains her connection to Trump’s former Communications Director Sean Spicer and what she thinks he regrets about his actions in his former position (57:00), while also teasing the changes that are ahead for the Six One News later in the year (01:06:...
Eoin Reddan: Episode 227
January 21, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 25.3 MBHaving retired from provincial and international rugby in recent years, Eoin Reddan’s reflections on his career and his thoughts on the current state of rugby offers us a fascinating insight into the work that goes on behind the scenes at the highest levels in sport. Eoin speaks about the ruthlessness of rugby (11:00), feeling bad for Simon Zebo (18:00) and gives his thoughts on what the consequences should be for those found doping within the game (23:00). With incredible honesty, Eoin rev...
Caroline Morahan: Episode 226
January 14, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBIn this rare and candid interview with actor and TV presenter Caroline Morahan, the lid is lifted on the “you should be grateful” attitude in RTÉ which once saw Caroline being told, during a meeting with the broadcaster, that she should be thinking about having children (21:00). Having spent a time on Fair City as a teenager, Caroline also opens up about her most crushing moment while on the show (9:00) and why Off the Rails was a transformative programme for Irish women (16:00). From le...
Mick McCarthy: Episode 225
January 07, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBThis week, former Irish international player and manager, Mick Mc Carthy, welcomed Jarlath into his home to discuss the fascinating story of his life and career. Mick explains why the most ridiculous decision of his life was to take the Ireland job (45:00), why he doesn’t want to talk about Saipan (1:04:00), spotting fear in young modern players (7:00) and the injury that cost him and his family a life in France (11:00). From his thoughts on footballer’s wives (15:00) to why he would have K...
Brian Kennedy: Episode 224
December 31, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBThe story of Brian Kennedy’s journey from the Falls Road in Belfast to becoming one of Ireland’s most successful musical talents is one that must be heard. Brian speaks openly to Jarlath about his difficulties growing up gay during the height of The Troubles including a British soldier shoving a gun into his genitals (6:00) and having a debilitating medical condition that only made him more vulnerable at school (18:00). In fascinating detail, Brian explains how Simon Fuller became the guara...
Enda O’Doherty (Christmas Special): Episode 223
December 24, 2017 00:04 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBWhy would anybody attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a washing machine strapped to their back? In a very special Christmas episode of An Irishman Abroad, Jarlath meets a man who did just that. For more information about Enda O’Doherty, his work and his causes, visit www.endaodoherty.com If you’re affected by any of the issues talked about in this episode visit www.pieta.ie Happy Christmas to all of our listeners. Stick around at the very end for a special message from Jarlath. To acc...
Marian Keyes: Episode 222
December 17, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 27.2 MBThis week Marian Keyes joined Jarlath to tell her fascinating story of struggle, survival, laughter and resilience. Before she sold over 35 million books worldwide, Marian battled to come to terms with her alcoholism. She speaks to Jarlath about the change it sparked within her and the part a uniquely Irish fear played within it (7:00), while also revealing the surprising place where she realised other people found her funny (18:00). This episode has everything from her thoughts on the f...