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
We Need To Talk About Kevin! - Irishman In America With Marion McKeone
January 06, 2023 00:01 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBIf you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything. In the first podcast of 2023, Jarlath and Marion have united for the first time and are together in studio to give their predictions for the year ahead. The Business Post’s Washington Correspondent gives Jarlath the rundown on Kevin McCarthy and his seven bids for Speaker of the House. In part 2 (available on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad ) the two talk Trump’s tax returns as Marion explains how Trump got away with it. They talk scandals i...
Irishman Running Abroad - Plan Your Running Year With Sonia O’Sullivan
January 03, 2023 00:01 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBSonia’s final week in Australia is an eventful one. She looks ahead to 2023 with coach Vinny Mulvey. How do you best incorporate races into your plan for the year? Vinny has been setting the training plan for Jar and Sonia for the past few weeks. Together they examine why it’s so essential to see where you are before you decide where you want to go? We get a trip around Strava to see what our listeners have been running this week and an up-close look at what running week looks like for a leg...
Marion McKeone’s 2022 Irishman In America Awards Show & News Review
December 23, 2022 00:01 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBMarion McKeone leads comedian Jarlath Regan through the biggest news stories of the year that was 2022, picks her biggest losers and biggest winners, and announces her hilarious categories in our most hotly anticipated episode in months. The 2022 Awards show is not a black tie event but the honour of being named Marion's "gobshite of the year" was as hotly contested as any Oscar campaign. Jar and Marion butt heads on the movie of the year, who should P.F.O and dig into the hardest news story...
Irishman Running Abroad - Sonia’s Christmas Mailbag Episode
December 20, 2022 00:01 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBAs a Christmas treat we are giving you the full size version of this week's mailbag episode. Sonia sifts through the sack of letters to find the best running and training questions of the past year. The former world champion battles with a giant spider in Australia and drops knowledge on how to conquer that Christmas apathy that sets in over the holiday season. She takes a trip around the parishes with Jarlath to see which listeners have been putting up big miles and there's a big announceme...
Sarah Lavin - Taking Your Second Chance - The Big Interview (Part 1)
December 18, 2022 00:01 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBYou can feel the gratitude glowing off Sarah Lavin when you talk to her. Maybe that's because she knows in her heart, better than most athletes, how close the end can be. She watched all her Olympic dreams crumble one day when she rolled her ankle in a freakishly simple turn on an indoor track. Broken hearted after previously piecing herself back together from other injuries, she had to resign herself to the fact the Tokyo games were gone from her grasp. Everything changed with COVID. The sa...
Irishman In America - Government TikTok Ban & Harvey’s Testicular Technicality (Part1)
December 16, 2022 00:01 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBJournalist Marion McKeone helps comedian Jarlath Regan understand the latest news from America. Is Biden really trying to ban TikTok? Will Harvey walk on a testicular technicality? What is Title 42 and why are Americans more interested in the royals than the humanitarian crisis occurring on their doorstep? — If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice...
Irishman Running Abroad - The Most Overlooked Aspects Of Training Plus Special Guest Ailís McSweeney
December 13, 2022 00:01 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBSonia has waned in Oz and with a bit of time on her hands she reflects on the most overlooked components of a great training plan and the incredible performance of the Irish teams at the European Cross Country Championships. Another record breaking athlete drops in to talk about the Christmas Quest of the Sanctuary Runners in Ireland. Ailis McSweeney has been helping the organisation bring together people from all walks of life and specifically migrants, asylum seekers and refugees to run to...
Irishman In America - This Week In America
December 09, 2022 00:01 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBIn our most jam packed episode to date Marion McKeone spins through the top stories of the week including the freeing of Britney Griner, The Trump Organisation finally found guilty of tax fraud, Kanye and the rise of anti-semitism in America and lots more. It's a shorter episode than normal due to some technical and logistical issues we had this week. Normal service will resume next Friday. Predictions & Questions for 2023? We want to get your crystal ball thoughts on what is on the way fo...
Irishman Running Abroad - 2022 Running Books Show (Part 1)
December 06, 2022 00:01 - 39 minutes - 54 MBStuck for gift ideas for the runner in your life? In need of some inspiration to lift you off the couch on these cold wet nights? Sonia O’Sullivan offers her book recommendations for Christmas 2022. Former Irish international and physical therapist to the stars Vinny Mulvey drops in to talk about that in between phase in the return from injury. He and Sonia explain how crucial it is to stay the course with your rehab to avoid re-injury during this window. We also get Vinny’s book recommendat...
Irishman In America - Marion’s Top 5 Most Concerning US Political Figures For 2023
December 02, 2022 00:09 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBWho are the most dangerous, troubling or concerning individuals in the US political arena today? Nobody can answer that question better than our friend in Washington, Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post. In part 1 of today's jam packed episode our legendary US political correspondent doesn't just select the 'crazies", she burrows down into the characters most likely to have an impact in 2023. We've set aside the big Orange lad for one week and attempted to put five of the most worryin...
Irishman Running Abroad - All About That Base - Aerobic (Part 1)
November 29, 2022 00:01 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBSonia O'Sullivan explains how building a good aerobic base is a lot like pouring the perfect pint of Guinness. It's deceptively simple and remarkably easy to screw up if you don't know what you're doing. Answer every question on heart rate zones to regulating breathing, this expansive episode comes in two haves. One is available for free here and the other can be found on our feed on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Top physical therapist Vinny Mulvey drops in again to discuss the role of ext...
Irishman In America - Thanksgiving Special Episode - Optimism In America
November 25, 2022 00:01 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBAs the States wind down for a couple of days of rest, gratitude and food appreciation, Marion reflects on the shift towards optimism in the nation on certain issues and the resignation to reality on others. With more mass shootings than days in the year 2022, how close is a ban on automatic weapons? One person who might not have the most restful Thanksgiving is Kevin McCarthy. Marion reflects on his grandstanding ways and how dumb he looks when spewing spiteful words about the undeniable imp...
Irishman Running Abroad - Ready, Mindset, Go with Rob Heffernan (First Half)
November 22, 2022 00:01 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB5 time Olympian, World Champ, multiple national record holder and walking genius Rob Heffernan drops in to talk about all things mentality related. Sonia is away in Arkansas on a road trip so I took the opportunity to catch up with one of the toughest Irish athletes of all time. Rob has openly discussed his battles with the mental side of training, competing and life. Here he explains to me the advice that he lives by, the club he is building in Cork and the time we had a chat that helped hi...
Irishman In America - Let The Race Begin!
November 18, 2022 00:01 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBDonald Trump gathered all his remaining friends and family together at his bunker in Florida to announce the thing that everyone already knew. He is running for President again in 2024. Today on Irishman In America, Marion McKeone breaks down why the media decided not to cover this announcement in the way they normally would. Who are his most likely Republican opponents and why is Mike Pence acting like he's a tough guy in movie he was barely in? Members get part 2 and even more over on patr...
Irishman Running Abroad - Running Better Despite Getting Older
November 14, 2022 17:49 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBDoes running need to get more difficult with age? Have we all got a certain number of miles before injuries will start to plague us? Sonia O'Sullivan talks to Jarlath about the misconceptions and solid theories behind running over the age of 40 and beyond. What adjustments should we make to recovery, intensity and load? Is there a particular type of running we should avoid? Sonia has the answers. Vinny Mulvey helps Jarlath back on the road to recovery after a 4 week lay off with SI joint pai...
Irishman In America - Midterm Election Results Special Episode (Part 1)
November 11, 2022 00:01 - 31 minutes - 41.8 MBThis week Jarlath and Marion get together for a US Midterm election special. Marion talks us through election results and the relief of the red wave that didn’t happen. The Business Post Washington Correspondent calls her winner for the election as they talk through the standout candidates, from Kari Lake and Dr. Oz to Stacey Abrams and John Fetterman. On top of the election latest, Marion gives the low down on what’s in store for Trump should he run as a presidential candidate for 2024 and ...
Irishman Running Abroad - Injuries Episode With Special Guest Vinny Mulvey
November 08, 2022 00:01 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBPain comes in the same packet as running. Sonia O'Sullivan sends Jarlath to one of the top physical therapists in Ireland to figure out why he has been injured for the last four weeks. Vinny Mulvey talks to Jarlath about his understanding of the pain game with running, when to stop and the biggest risks of overloading the body. Vinny, an elite athlete in his own time, tries to puzzle out what Jarlath did wrong and empathises with him over the mental challenges of being hurt through running. ...
Irishman In America - Lake Fear. Is Kari Really That Scary? (Part 1)
November 04, 2022 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBIs Kari Lake the new face of MAGA Republicanism? Who is she? And why are Democrats so fearful of her. Marion McKeone has been out on the campaign trail to witness what makes this candidate so similar and yet so different from those that have come before her. Many believe she will be Trump's running mate in 2024. But could the big Orange guy handle a woman like Kari or will she fall into line and "know her place"? In second half of the discussion exclusive to Patreon supporters, we look at w...
Irishman Running Abroad - Dublin City Marathon Edition (Full Episode)
November 01, 2022 09:31 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe are releasing our full Dublin City Marathon episode to the public so that you can hear all the emotion and inspiration from the big day in the capital. Normally full episodes only appear on our Patreon feed. Today we chat to former European 400 metre champion David Gillick about throwing himself out of his comfort zone and into his first marathon. He saw every side of the race last Sunday. We get to hear your voice notes from the say and Sonia's tips for how best to recover. Plus Jarlath ...
Irishman In America - Midterms Countdown & Kanye’s Meltdown (Part 1)
October 26, 2022 23:01 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBMarion McKeone, US Correspondent for the Sunday Business Post, examines the latest events, key races and moments in the lead up to the midterms. Is the red wave going to materialise? Marion explains why it might be too close to call. Why have 12 million Americans already voted and why is voter intimidation rampant in some states. 2.3% growth in the US economy? That can't be right? Or can it. Kanye West's pattern of petulance and self-promotion backfires once and for all. Marion and Jarlath s...
Irishman Running Abroad - Sonia’s Dos & Don’ts For The Week Before A Marathon (Part 1)
October 24, 2022 23:01 - 25 minutes - 35 MBWith the Dublin City Marathon 2022 less than a week away, Sonia O'Sullivan gives Jarlath Regan here essential guide to the best lead in tactics. The dreaded "wall", fuelling, hydration, pain management and internal dialogue all get analysed with the help of voice notes from the Irishman Running Abroad club members on Strava.com. To hear the full episode why not join Irishman Abroad Premium on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - gain access to hundreds more episodes and Sonia's half marathon tra...
Paul McGrath - Re-Mastered Episode 2022 - Part 1
October 20, 2022 23:01 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBIn a change to our scheduled episode with Marion McKeone, we bring you a revitalised classic episode previously only available from the Irishman Abroad vault on Patreon. Originally recorded over the phone in December 2016, this wide ranging interview with Irish soccer legend Paul McGrath has been digitally remastered and enhanced to a new level of clarity. Comedian Jarlath Regan gets a first hand account of Paul's rocky road to success and beyond with Manchester United, Aston Villa and the R...
Irishman Running Abroad (Part 1) Sonia’s 7 Little Changes For Big Running Results.
October 17, 2022 23:01 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBCan small changes to your training make a huge difference? The great Sonia O'Sullivan leads the rookie Jarlath Regan through seven small tweaks to training, mindset, recovery and execution that will impact any runner's results and enjoyment of running. The full version of this episode is a treat. It features even more tips, a tip from Jarlath on how to get a full refund on Nike shoes you're not happy with and much more. — If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! ...
Irishman In America - Will Alex Jones Pay Up, Hunter Biden & The Election Fixers (Part 1)
October 13, 2022 23:01 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBEven though Alex Jones was told to pay the victims families of the Sandy Hook massacre almost one billion dollars, an amount that he earns every three years, there is a good chance that he will never pay a cent. Marion examines the verdict, the prospect of an appeal and the message it sends to other broadcasters willing to spew misinformation in exchange for clicks. Are free and fair elections going to be an American relic after the midterms? Marion explains why candidates openly promising to...
Irishman Running Abroad - Meet Up Round Up & Sonia’s Recommended Running Shoes (Part 1)
October 10, 2022 23:01 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBSonia O'Sullivan looks back on a huge weekend of running in Ireland and around the world. Jarlath and Sonia hit the road to meet the listeners in Tullamore for the 1st birthday of their canal Parkrun. The Irish legend convinces Jarlath to drive down a towpath and almost drown himself on a paddle board. The following day they meet more listeners at The Great Pink Run in Dublin. We get some of the sights and sounds from the big day. In the second half of the show Sonia offers her recommendati...
Irishman In America - The Rise & Rise Of The Celebrity Politician (Part1)
October 06, 2022 23:01 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBUS Correspondent Marion McKeone examines the marriage of fame and politics through the prism of the latest celebrity candidate to hit the headlines. Ex-football star Herschel Walker is running for Senate in Georgia on the Republican ticket. This week and array of stories washed over the internet about his abusive past and apparent funding of abortions in spite of his strong anti-abortion manifesto. In the second half of the conversation Jarlath and Marion examine every celebrity candidate ev...
Irishman Running Abroad - Sonia Answer The Most Googled Running Questions In The World!
October 04, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBSometimes Google doesn't have the answer. Sometimes you need to ask the actual expert herself. Sonia O'Sullivan goes down through the most commonly asked running questions on Google and gives her best answer to each of them based on her decades of experience racing and coaching the best in business. Covering everything from muscle soreness to safety, Ireland's best does not disappoint with this masterclass in the questions that all runners ask. There's also a round up of the weekend's London...
Irishman In America - Joe Biden’s Brain, E Jean Carroll’s Case & More (Part 1)
September 30, 2022 06:27 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBWhy is President Biden's health gaining so much media attention when his achievements in office are being largely ignored? Is his mental decline overblown or is there more to this story? Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post examines his latest gaffe and how it stacks up when compared to others by him and other Presidents. Jarlath asks Marion if there is alarm over the once in a generation Hurricane Ian and the prospects of another category 5 hurricane coming sooner rather than later. A...
Irishman Running Abroad - Sonia On Kipchogie’s Miraculous Record & What To Do With 4 Weeks To Your Marathon.
September 26, 2022 23:01 - 29 minutes - 41 MBSonia O'Sullivan reflects on the astonishing performance of Eliud Kipchoge in Berlin on Sunday. Where does this place him in the pantheon of great athletes and has anyone dominated for so long? Jarlath and Sonia then plunge into the discussion of marathon training in the final few weeks before a big race. Nursing injuries they both headed to Poolbeg Parkrun to meet the listeners. Craic was head and there's more than a few shoutouts as Sonia recounts her worst ever marathon experience in Bost...
Irishman In America - Trump’s Legal Molehill Mountain (Part1 of 2)
September 22, 2022 23:01 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBDonald Trump and three of his children have been hit with a fraud lawsuit after a New York investigation into their family company - the Trump Organization. That's really only the beginning of the legal problems that are coming home to roost for the former President. Marion McKeone counts down the top 7 issues and how they might pan out in the long and short term. — If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with...
Irishman Running Abroad - Returning To Running After A Break - Sonia’s Top Tips (Part 1 of 2)
September 19, 2022 23:01 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBGetting back on the running horse can be brought with difficulties. Sonia O'Sullivan explains how to make it easier on yourself with 10 tips that every runner will need in their back pocket. To hear the full conversation and all the tips go to ww.patreon.com/irishmanabroad — If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email ...
Dr Jennifer Cassidy - Irishman Abroad Big Interview - Part 1
September 17, 2022 23:01 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBDr Jennifer Cassidy sits down with comedian Jarlath Regan to discuss her life, her work and the state of modern diplomacy and discourse. — If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on [email protected]. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitt...
Irishman In America - R Kelly, Academic Back Lash To The Queen & Joe’s Roll(Part 1)
September 16, 2022 00:25 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBThe Sunday Business Post's US correspondent Marion examines the week's news with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. Hear part 2 and support our show by visiting and signing up at www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad — If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gm...
Irishman Running Abroad - Sonia O’Sullivan’s Guide To Creating A Weekly Running Plan (Part 1).
September 12, 2022 23:01 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBCreating your own training schedule for the week might seem difficult but with the help of the greatest Irish track athlete of all time and now coach at Union Athletic Club, Sonia O'Sullivan, it can be easy. She talks to Jarlath about the core aspects to consider when sketching out your running timetable for any given week and takes a closer look at marathon training in the second part of the show. It's been a busy week and Sonia is finally back in Ireland for some much needed rest. (She cal...
Irishman In America - Royal Obsession & The Grift That Keeps On Grifting (Part 1)
September 09, 2022 10:11 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBSlightly later than advertised, this week's Irishman In America is a barnstorming chat about America's inexplicable fascination with the Royal Family. No matter what President happened to be in office, they managed to screw up the etiquette while Liz was in town. Marion recalls the top 5 greatest Presidential gaffs of all time and wonders if secretly, a chunk of America would quite like to have their own Royal Family. Grifter is as grifter does! Finally, at long last, Donald Trump's $250...
Irishman Running Abroad - When Is A Niggle An Injury? (Part1)
September 05, 2022 23:01 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBSonia O'Sullivan dials in from Venice to talk to us about Ciara Mageean's record breaking night in Brussels and how to decipher a niggle from a full blown injury. Coach Trevor Cummins joins the chat from Switzerland where he is training for The Great North Run and helps our listeners navigate the headspace of this tricky down week period. To hear even more episodes, extended cuts and hundreds of great guests visit Patreon.com/irishmanabroad - help support the show and keep our podcast growin...
Irishman In America - Marion’s News Round & The Republican Clown Car (Part 1)
August 31, 2022 23:01 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIt's another huge week for President Joe Biden, Marion McKeone looks ahead to his "battle for the soul of the nation" address and his chances of banning assault rifles. Meanwhile Donald Trump goads investigators into revealing his poor choices in carpet and the state in which confidential files were found. But why were they presented in this way? Is there more to these pictures. As promised last week, Marion runs down through the "God awful lunatics" emerging from the Republican Electoral Cl...
Irishman Running Abroad - Antrim Coast Half Marathon Sights & Sounds (Part 1)
August 29, 2022 23:01 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBFor the last 10 weeks Sonia O'Sullivan has coached a hardy group of Irishman Abroad listeners to take part in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon. Today on the show, Jarlath takes us inside the event itself. From meeting the race organisers to the pre-race nerves and everything that lies beyond that, this episode is a unique inside look at one of the fastest half marathons in Europe. Sonia is joined by team captains Aisling De Maison and Neil Fusco to chat through their experiences of this challe...
Irishman In America - Biden’s Debt Forgiveness, Special Masters & Ronnie D. (Part 1)
August 26, 2022 07:11 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBWhile Donald wants to use the threat that he might run for President to get off the hook, President Biden wants to let everyone and anyone off the hook for the debts that University education has saddled them with. Which is least fair? Joe has been battered for his decision to write off the financial millstones hanging around the necks of some many Americans. Marion McKeone takes a look at the one man Donald fears in this election cycle and asks if Charlie Crist has a chance to beat him. The...
Irishman Running Abroad - Week 10 Half Marathon Challenge - Antrim Coast Race Week Is Here (With Special Guest James McIlroy)
August 22, 2022 23:01 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBThe week of any race is a tricky one. Getting the balance right between rest and keeping the legs fresh is made all the more difficult by the amount of admin involved in getting to the race site with all your bits and pieces. It's a plate spinning exercise but Sonia knows just the man to help us with the Antrim Coast Half Marathon. James McIlroy, the former international middle distance running star and organiser of the race, pops in to walk us through what to expect on the big day. Meanwhil...
Irishman In America - Liz Loses, Weisselberg Pleads & 4 Theories On Why he Kept Those Boxes (Part 1)
August 18, 2022 23:01 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBWere Liz Channey's reelection hopes doomed on January 13, 2021, when a week after the insurrection at the Capitol, she and nine other House Republicans voted to impeach former President Donald Trump? This week they paid price at the polls. Like having to drive to Dundalk twice in one day, is this a time loop we will all be stuck in for the next two years or could Sarah Palin by the answer. Marion McKeone surveys the landscape of the Primaries and calls out the crazies. There was more shock a...
Irishman Running Abroad - The Tale Of The Taper (Part 1)
August 15, 2022 23:01 - 27 minutes - 38 MBWith two weeks to go to the Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Sonia O'Sullivan is here to walk us through the basics of tapering back your training so that you can run your best race on the big day. What is the theory behind the two week taper? Is it possible to feel worse when running less in this period. It's time for Sonia to blow some myths out of the water while our squad captains Aisling and Neil tell us about what they have been up to across the last two weeks of training. I have spent the ...
Irishman In America - Marion McKeone And The Raid Of Mar-a-Lago (Part 1)
August 11, 2022 23:01 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIt’s been a week like no other. He was a President like no other. Now something is happening to him that has never happened to any President before him. Marion gives us a play by play review of what exactly happened at Mar A Lago and what could happen next. Trump went into full court press on the spin cycle as soon as his least favourite kid delivered the news of the raid. Was it really a raid? Or was it a heavily sign posted event that his Royal Orangeness is using to galvanise support for ...
Irishman Running Abroad - Do Muscle Soreness Creams Actually Work? (Part 1)
August 09, 2022 09:39 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBWith a million and one muscle soreness remedies available over the counter Sonia and Jarlath go in search of the most unusual but effective recovery aids with the help of the listeners. It’s week 8 of Sonia’s half marathon training plan and time to start the taper. Captain Neil Fusco lead a gang of hardy Irishman Abroad runners around his favourite trail in Bray county Wicklow on Sunday. We check in with him and ask if lowering expectations in the lead up to a big race is healthy. This episo...
Irishman Abroad 9 Year Anniversary Episode
August 07, 2022 13:23 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBToday we have a very special retrospective episode to mark the 9th anniversary of the Irishman Abroad. Looking back on the most awkward, funny and pivotal moments and episodes across hundreds of hours of conversation with the most fascinating Irish people ever to leave our shores. It's also a chance to say thank you to everyone who has played a part in making our show what it is today and to announce what's coming next for Ireland's biggest podcast for the Irish abroad. I hope you enjoy i...
Irishman In America - Marion McKeone Visits Liz Cheney’s Wyoming (Part 1)
August 05, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBMarion McKeone (Sunday Business Post US Correspondent) takes a trip to Liz Cheney's homeland and comes to understand the Republicans that reside there a little better. She describes to Jarlath Regan here interactions with locals while attending a rodeo festival, taverns and parks. Later in the episode she looks at the assignation of Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul. The most surgical of US airstrikes took the head of al-Qaeda out standing on a balcony while his family were unscathed just feet away...
Irishman Running Abroad - Obeying Your Body In Week 7
August 02, 2022 13:18 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBWith 4 weeks to go to the Antrim Coast Half Marathon, Sonia O'Sullivan asks us all to breathe out and listen to what our bodies are telling us. It’s a tough thing to do at the best of times but when your training hasn’t been going exactly to plan, it can feel impossible. She walks me and our team captains Neil and Aisling through the plan for this week, examines their progress, offers some unique tips on sock management and gives us glimpse into what her coaching life has been like this week...
James Parnell & The New Wave Of Returning Irish Abroad
July 30, 2022 23:01 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBIn April 2021, for the first time since 1851, the population in the Republic of Ireland was estimated to have passed the five million mark. Many believe a big part of this story has to do with returning Irish nationals. This weekend I became one of them. According to CSO findings, 65,200 people immigrated to Ireland in the year to April 2021, 30,200 of whom were returning Irish nationals, the highest number of returning Irish nationals since 2007. 2022 is set to be an even bigger year for th...
Irishman In America - A Sneak Preview Of The New Trump Album (Part 1)
July 29, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week we got short glimpse of what to expect from Donald Trump if he runs for office in 2024. This time it seems angrier, more out there and at its core, driven by revenge. Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post has been taking in the reaction to former the President's speech at the America First Policy Institute's event in Washington. There were a few notable omissions from the speech and a few moments that drew gasps. Meanwhile Alex Jones faced the music for his grotesque treatmen...
Irishman Running Abroad - Running On Empty (Part 1)
July 26, 2022 06:44 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBYou don't have to be coaching at the world championships, moving house, raising kids or trying to recover from COVID to feel like you are using energy you don't have to run in the evenings. There can come a point in any training block where we feel like the tank is empty. That's where I got to this week and strangely, many of our listeners reported the same experience. Week 5 of Sonia's half marathon training plan really put it up to us all. This week we review what was learned with our team...