Irish Talkers
856 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrom Toastmasters in Cork Ireland, "The Talk Show for Talkers" is hosted by Toastmasters Moira O'Brien DTM & Paul O'Mahony and James Finnigan together with guests. All about Communications, Confidence, Leadership and Public Speaking - the Toastmasters International Way.
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Episodes
Moments of Truth - ASPIRITIONAL - Team Culture
July 20, 2024 13:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this week's episode, Paul takes a fresh approach to The Moments of Truth, the word of the week is ASPIRITIONAL and James discusses a positive team culture. This episode is published on 20th July 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Sarinca Janga
July 13, 2024 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOur interview guest this week is Sarinca Janga, a member of Glasgow Clyde Toastmasters and Arrarat Toastmaster Club, but also Zoommaster for Districts 71 ands 81 (Caribbean) as well as helping out District 91 from time to time.. This episode is published on 13th July with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
A Better Society - LACKADAISICAL - A New Book
July 06, 2024 13:00 - 25 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this week's episode Paul discusses communicating for a better society, the word of the week is LACKADAISICAL and Moira talks about a new book & video project on public speaking. This episode is published on 6th July 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Core Values - ELICIT - Impromptu
June 22, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this week's episode, James talks about our core values, the Word of the Week is ELICIT and Moira discusses the Impromptu project from Pathways This episode is published on June 22nd, 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview wth Danny Banks
June 15, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOur interview guest this week is the incoming District 71 Director, Danny Banks. This episode is published on June 15th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Diary of a CEO - VAGARY - Friendship
June 08, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this week's episode, James reviews a book entitled Diary of a CEO, the word of the week is VAGARY and Paul introduces a speech he gave at the Anglo-Irish Meeting at the District 71 Conference in Portlaoise. This episode is published on 8th June 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Leadership Reflections - STRINGENT - Winning Speech
May 25, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this week's episode James reflects on leadership, the word of the week is STRINGENT and Paul discusses a video made by past World Champion . This episode is published on 25th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
TM Skills at Work - So Far So Good
May 18, 2024 14:09 - 22 minutes - 20 MBIn this week's episode Paul talks about how Toastmaster's skills can be transferred to the workplace and James says "So far so good..." . This episode is published on 11th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, & James Finnegan, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Roger Caesar
May 07, 2024 13:07 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOur special interview guest today is Rogher Caesar. This episode is published on 7th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Keep Going - FIZZLE - Diction
April 27, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this week's episode Paul talks about burnout and keeping club officers going after this article by Maureen Zappala, the word of the week is FIZZLE and Moira discusses how we can improve our diction and vocal projection. This episode is published on 27th April 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Brian Dodd
April 20, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 24.6 MBOur interview guest this week is Brian Dodd, immediate past president of Firebirds Collective and VP Membership of Royal Roads Toastmasters. This episode is published on April 20th, 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Public Perceptions - TENACIOUS - Impact of Mentoring
April 13, 2024 13:00 - 28 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this week's episode James talks about the public perception of Toastmasters, the word of the week is TENACIOUS and Paul discusses an article by Morage Mathieson in the Toastmaster Magazine entitle “Make and Impact by Mentoring".. This episode is published on 13th April 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Larry Lyons
April 06, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutes - 27.1 MBOur interview guest this week is District 71 Parliamentarian Larry Lyons, a member of Toastmasters4Golf and Roscrea Toastmasters. This episode is published on 6th April 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Debating - BEDROCK - Speech basics
March 30, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this week's episode, Paul explains debating, the word of the week is BEDROCK and Moira discusses the basics of speech preparation. This episode is published on 30th March 2024 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with PIP Lark Doley
March 23, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29 MBOur interview guest this week is Past International President Lark Doley. This episode is published on 23rd March 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
ESCAPADE & Ideas for Better Meetings
March 16, 2024 19:28 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this week's episode after the word of the week, ESCAPADE, the panel, James, Moira and last week's interviewee David Clinton, discuss ideas for making more interesting, and hopefully better, meetings. This episode is published on 16th March 2024 with James Finnegan, David Clinton & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with David Clinton
March 09, 2024 18:43 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOur interview guest this week is David Clinton, founding member of Toastmasters4Golf and a member of This episode is published on xxx with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Leadership Opportunities, SAGACIOUS & Nervous
March 02, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 16 MBIn this week's episode James talks about leadership options and opportunities, the word of the week is SAGACIOUS and Moira looks at how we can deal with nervousness. This episode is published on 2nd March 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with International President Morag Mathieson
February 24, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MBOur interview guest this week is the current President of Toastmasters International, Morag Mathieson. This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Hurkle Durkle & AI in Toastmasters
February 17, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBn this week's episode the word of the week is Hurkle Durkle and Moira discusses the uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Toastmasters. This episode is published on 17th February 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Olga Byrne
February 10, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutes - 16 MBOur interview guest this week is Olga Byrne, a member of Sussex Online Speakers and the District 71 Awards and Recognition Co-Chair. This episode is published on 10th February 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Extraordinary Teams - EBULLIENT - Another Icebreaker
February 03, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this week's episode James looks at what makes extraordinary teams, the word of the week is EBULLIENT and Moira discusses what you can do for your second, third or fourth Icebreaker speech. This episode is published on 3rd February 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Michael McCann
January 27, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBOur interview guest this week is Michael McCann, treasurer of Naval Club and current Director for Area 16 in District 71. This episode is published on 27th January 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Resolutions - RESOLUTE - Organise your Table Topics
January 20, 2024 15:32 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this week's episode James talks about new year resolutions, the word of the week is RESOLUTE and Moira discusses tips for organising your table topic responses. This episode is published on xxx 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Evelyn Khan-Panni
January 13, 2024 14:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBOur interview guest this week is Evelyn Khan-Panni DTM, VPE at Naas Toastmasters as well as Wordsmiths Online. This episode is published on 13th January 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Good Starts - RECONCILIATION - Storytelling Tips
January 06, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this week's episode James talks about what make good starts, the word of the week is RECONCILIATION and Moira discusses tips for storytelling. This episode is published on 6th January 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Piotr Chimko
January 04, 2024 18:10 - 25 minutes - 21.4 MBOur interview guest this week is Piotr Chimko, Region 10 Adviser This episode is published on 30th December 2023 withJames Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
ENCHANT & a look back at 2023
December 27, 2023 12:43 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this week's episode the word of the week is ENCHANT and we look back at the episodes of 2023. This episode is published on 23rd December 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Gerry Dunn
December 16, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBOur interview guest this week is Gerry Dunn, chair of the District 71 Conflict Resolution group, secretary of Glasgow Toastmasters and member of Toastmasters4Golf and Southside Speakers as well as a club in the US. This episode is published on 16th December 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Protocols & Processes - LUDICROUS - Dynamic Speaking
December 09, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBMagazine Episode In this week's episode James looks at protocols and processes in Toastmasters, the word of the week is LUDICROUS and Moira discusses the article in the ' December edition of the Toastmaster Magazine entitled The "Ins and Outs of Dynamic Speaking". This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for ...
Interview with Celine Talbot
December 02, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 9.88 MBOur interview guest this week is Celine Talbot, president of Toastmasters Malta. This episode is published on 2nd December 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Positives - SHIIVOO - Left Brain, Right Brain
November 25, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week's episode James Looks at 31 Days of Toastmasters Positives, the word of the week is SHIVOO and Moira discusses left brain and right brains issues that we can use to our advantage in speechmaking. This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Maura Meaney
November 18, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBOur interview guest this week is Maura Meaney, a member of Shannon Toastmasters Club and The Write Toastmasters' Club and a previous Division Director for Division B in District 71. This episode is published on 18th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Nervous - WHIMSICAL - Worldwide
November 11, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this week's episode James says "Are you nervous? - Sio you should be!", the word of the week is WHIMSICAL and Moira discusses the worldwide nature of Toastmasters. This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us: email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Networking, EPIC & Hidden Nuggets
October 28, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this week’s episode Paul talks about networking with the Word of the Week being EPIC, and Jameslooks for hidden nuggets in the Toastmasters magazine for October. This episode is published on xxx th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Rose Marie Calder
October 21, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.4 MBOur interview guest this week is International speaker and coach Rose Marie Calder, a member of Luton Toastmasters. This episode is published on 21st October 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
The need for Speed, PERMEATE & The Icebreaker
October 14, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this week’s episode, James talks about the need for speed with the Word of the Week being PERMEATE, and Moira discusses the Icebreaker(s) and what follows. This episode is published on October 14th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Mairead Dillon
October 07, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10 MBOur interview guest this week is Mairead Dillon, Club Growth Director for District 71 and a member of Greystones Toastmasters This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Increase your Pension, Stakeholder, Nerves
September 30, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this week’s episode, Paul talks about increasing your pension thanks to Toastmasters with the Word of the Week being STAKEHOLDER, and Moira talks about nerves, the causes and ways to overcome them. This episode is published on 30th September with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Satya Morarji
September 23, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 19.3 MBOur interview guest this week is the president of Liverpool City Toastmasters Club, Satya Morarji. This episode is published on 23rd September 2023 with Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers+
Public Relations, FLAMBOYANT, Crutches
September 16, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this week’s episode Paul takes a fresh look at public relations with the Word of the Week being FLAMBOYANT, and James urges you to drop the crutches and soar. This episode is published on September 16th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
The Humble Leader, HUMILITY & Two Ears One Mouth
September 02, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this week’s episode Paul discusses humility in leadership with the Word of the Week being HUMILITY, and James talks about how we have two ears and one mouth and how we should use them. This episode is published on September 2nd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Paul Greenway
August 26, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 9.48 MBOur interview guest this week is Paul Greenway, Area 11 Director and member of Bandon Toastmasters. This episode is published on 26th August with Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Contests - AUGUST - Community
August 19, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this week’s episode Paul talks about about the decision from Toastmasters International regarding how Contests are to be held this year, with the Word of the Week being AUGUST, and James discusses community. This episode is published on June 24th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Anthony Garvey
August 12, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBOur interview guest this week is Anthony Garvey who is a member of West Limerick Toastmasters and Shilling Speakers where he is the current president. This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Shape the Future, FLUSTER, Storytelling Mistakes
August 05, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this week’s episode Paul talks about how we can shape the future of Toastmasters with the Word of the Week being FLUSTER, and Moira discusses four storytelling mistakes. This episode is published on June 24th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Bill Hayden
July 29, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week's interview guest is Bill Hayden, VP Membership in Blarney Toastmasters and a member of two other clubs in Chicago, US. This episode is published on July 29th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Officer Training, AUDACIOUS & Creativity
July 22, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this week’s episode Paul talks about club officer training with the Word of the Week being AUDACIOUS, and James discusses creativity. This episode is published on July 22nd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Interview with Elizabeth Jordan
July 15, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 9.45 MBInterview Episode Our interview guest this weeks Elizabeth Jordan, outgoing Programme Quality Director, and this year's District Director for District 71. Elizabeth is a member of Cornerstone Communicators. This episode is published on Jun 15th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers
Feedback, INGENIOUS, Blooms Day
July 08, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this week’s episode, Paul talks about feedback in relation to this podcast with the Word of the Week being INGENIOUS, and James talks about Blooms day and how this can relate to Toastmasters speeches. This episode is published on June 24th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: [email protected] Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers