Panoramica
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -A little bit of everything.
Highlights from 'Panoramica', which you can hear first on FlirtFM (101.3 FM in Galway and online at flirtfm.ie).
Nominated/shortlisted for seven National Student Media Awards (Ireland). Winner of the SMEDIA for Podcast of the Year 2023.
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Episodes
Uganda Uncovered
March 08, 2024 23:55 - 19 minutes - 45 MBA special report from Uganda on politics, refugees, religion and education in the country, which is also known as "The Pearl of Africa". Presented and produced by Tom O'Connor for FlirtFM. Credits for archive clips: NTV Uganda, Uganda Today, British Pathé and Louis Jadwong.
'Sleep Out for Simon' Fundraising Initiative
October 09, 2023 13:30 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MB20 University of Galway students took part in the 'Sleep Out for Simon' in the Quadrangle on the night of October 6th. The fundraising initiative was in aid of the Simon Community, which is an Irish charity helping homeless people. Tom went to the Sleep Out where he spoke with Rory O'Flaherty, Dara Golden and Anna Sheehy. Music courtesy of trad group Fiántas Ceol.
Boyle's Law: The Story of Kevin Boyle
March 10, 2023 09:30 - 59 minutes - 136 MBKevin Boyle was a human rights lawyer, activist, and academic. A leading figure in the Northern Ireland civil rights movement, he was a founder of the People's Democracy and a key member of NICRA (the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association). Kevin Boyle also contributed to the peace process, which culminated in the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. As a human rights lawyer, he did significant work on cases regarding gay rights, abuse of prisoners, and the treatment of the Kurdish minority ...
'Cairde Ronáin' Nursing Home Initiative
March 08, 2023 20:45 - 9 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Cairde Ronáin project brought together residents in a nursing home and children in a local school on the Aran Island of Inis Mór off the coast of Galway. They would chat, dance, play music, and more. Noreen Watts is a staff nurse from Glenamaddy in County Galway who started the amazing Cáirde Rónáin initiative back in 2005. Noreen joined Tom to chat about the establishment of the programme, how it worked, why it stopped, and more.
Galway Band 'New Dad'
January 01, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 47.1 MBGalway band ‘New Dad’ is one of the greatest Irish bands at the moment. The group has played Glastonbury, supported Fontaines DC, and gained over one million listeners in 176 countries on Spotify in 2022. The band’s lead singer Julie Dawson and guitarist Sean O’Dowd chatted with Tom about the group’s history, its inspirations, gigging, their experiences of living together, plans for 'New Dad' in 2023 and much more besides.
Review of Irish, British & Northern Irish politics since July 2022
December 22, 2022 00:42 - 36 minutes - 84.7 MBA round-up of the main political events in Ireland, Britain and Northern Ireland in the second half of 2022 with: - Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West and party spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform, - Darragh Nolan, Deputy Editor at SIN ("Student Independent News"), and - Róisín Elizabeth Cowan, Editor-in-Chief at the University of Galway Law Review. The panel discussed everything from the change of Taoiseach and the fall of Boris Johnson to the chaos of Liz Truss's ...
Converting organic and inorganic waste into bioenergy
November 19, 2022 17:19 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MBPiet Lens is an established Professor of New Energy Technologies. He is currently leading a project using microbes - minuscule organisms - to discover new ways to convert organic and inorganic waste into bioenergy. Professor Lens joined Tom to discuss the research, its progress, the challenges, and the potential impacts of the study.
Beyond human rights: What about animals and artificial intelligence?
May 17, 2022 10:59 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBAnimal activists across the world have been advocating for animals to be recognised as sentient beings, including "Happy the elephant" in a New York zoo. Similarly, there have been developments regarding artificial intelligence being granted legal personhood, particularly in light of a robot named “Sophia” being given legal personhood in Saudi Arabia in 2017. Tom was joined by Séan McCallum and Claire Holland to consider where we stand, the relevant legal provisions, and much more besides.
Rights for Animals and Artificial Intelligence
May 17, 2022 10:59 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBAnimal activists have been advocating for animals to be recognised as sentient beings across the world. There have also been discussions about whether artificial intelligence should be deemed sentient beings. Séan McCallum joined Claire and Tom in studio to examine progress in the area, what a sentient being is and more.
Advice to incoming NUIG students
May 17, 2022 10:56 - 6 minutes - 15.9 MBClaire Holland and Tom O'Connor were joined by Róisín McGrath, vice auditor of the NUIG Feminist Society, to: - Discuss the do's and dont's for incoming NUIG students - Review the college year in general - Assess the impact of Covid-19 on learning
Entertainment
May 17, 2022 10:53 - 8 minutes - 19.1 MB- 'Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' - 'Operation Mincemeat' - 'Intouchables' - Animated Films
Political State of Play in Ireland
May 17, 2022 10:51 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBTom O'Connor, Claire Holland and Joe O'Brien discuss the current state of play in Irish politics, which parties are gaining students' support, the performance of the current government and more.
Roe v Wade potentially being overturned
May 17, 2022 10:32 - 10 minutes - 24 MBThe United States Supreme Court gave a landmark judgment in 1973 in the case of Roe v Wade which allowed women to get an abortion in America. Now, that judgment and the long line of case law supporting it may be overturned. Claire Holland and Tom O'Connor discuss why, the possible implications, the potential effect on the November mid-term elections and more.
Summer Travel Tips
May 17, 2022 10:28 - 12 minutes - 29.2 MBTom O'Connor and Claire Holland give some summer travel tips for Ireland and Europe this summer for everything from a weekend getaway with the car to using public transport all the time.
Final Series of Derry Girls
May 17, 2022 10:24 - 8 minutes - 19.1 MBNow in its third and final series, Claire Holland and Tom O'Connor review the latest episodes of 'Derry Girls' and the show on a whole.
Eamon DeValera's Life with David McCullagh
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 28.5 MBDavid McCullagh is the author of a two-volume biography on former Taoiseach and President of Ireland, Eamon DeValera. He joined Tom to talk about DeValera's life and legacy. David is also the presenter of the RTE Six One News and has also recently released 'The Great Irish Politics Book'.
Toilet Training Cows
April 21, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 17.6 MBCows are walking polluting machines. One of the ways they pollute is by releasing nitrogen through their urine into the soil which cannot absorb it all. Climate researchers have now been able to toilet train peeing cows to stop this problem! Lindsay Matthews is an animal behaviour scientist who was part of this project to toilet-train cows. He joined Tom from New Zealand to talk about what inspired him to toilet train cows, how it worked and the benefits for the environment.
Cáirde Rónáin Nursing Home Initiative
April 15, 2022 16:40 - 9 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Cáirde Rónáin project brought residents in a nursing home and children in a local school together on the Aran Island of Inis Mór off the coast of Galway. Noreen Watts is a staff nurse from Glenamaddy in County Galway who started the amazing Cáirde Rónáin initiative back in 2005. Noreen joined Tom to chat about the establishment of the programme, how it worked, why it stopped and more.
Courtney Cecere (NUIG Women’s Basketball Team Captain)
April 07, 2022 15:20 - 8 minutes - 18.9 MBCaptain of the NUIG women’s basketball team ‘The Mystics’, Courtney Cecere, was live in the studio to chat about the team’s recent success, including winning the National Cup and the National League. Courtney also chatted about how she got into basketball, coming from Pennsylvania in America, being a student ambassador and more!
Another climate report from the IPCC
April 07, 2022 15:19 - 11 minutes - 26.8 MBThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its third report in the space of eight months emphasising the need to take climate action now. Izzy, Tom and Claire talked about the report, shifting away from fossil fuels, resistance to climate action and the steps we can take.
The Panel (April 7th)
April 07, 2022 14:44 - 22 minutes - 26.5 MBTom O’Connor, Izzy Beaumont, Claire Holland and Gavin Daly ask: - What is the value of community/college radio? - Is there a societal pressure to be in a relationship and get married? What is the worst thing a teacher has ever said to you?
The Panel (March 31st)
March 31, 2022 22:43 - 20 minutes - 23.9 MB- Budget summer holiday tips for Kerry, Kildare and Mayo - Managing exam season
Entertainment (March 31st)
March 31, 2022 22:39 - 10 minutes - 24.5 MB- Review of up-and-coming music artist 'Griff' - Oscars 2022
Ukrainian nationals in Ballindooley Castle
March 31, 2022 10:30 - 10 minutes - 23.2 MBMaria Nazarchuk and Maria Koslovska ("Masha") have both fled their homes in Eastern Ukraine in the past few weeks and were offered to stay in Ballindooley Castle by its owner, Barry Haughian. Tom spoke with Maria and Masha about the war in Ukraine, their journeys out of the country and how they are settling into the Irish community. Tom also asked Barry what inspired him to offer his castle to 11 Ukrainians and what advice he has for Irish people seeking to help those fleeing the war in Ukr...
The Panel (March 24th)
March 24, 2022 14:12 - 19 minutes - 22.6 MBIzzy and Tom were joined by Claire Holland to chat about: - Gym culture - Why we never got hover cars - Housing
Entertainment & Culture (March 24th)
March 24, 2022 14:10 - 14 minutes - 17.2 MB- The global music market was worth $26bn in 2021 with revenues surging by 18.5%. - Review of the new social media app 'BeReal'.
Current Affairs (March 24th)
March 24, 2022 14:07 - 12 minutes - 15.3 MB- The Census and the new 'time capsule' section on it. - US Supreme Court nominee, Kentanji Brown Jackson. - This week in history.
Deborah Tabart - Australian Koala Foundation
March 19, 2022 23:44 - 8 minutes - 19.8 MBDeborah is the CEO of the Australia Koala Foundation for which she has worked since 1988. Deborah is sometimes referred to internationally as "the koala woman"! Tom spoke with Deborah about how she got involved with koalas, the climate crisis, older generations' resistance to climate action, how protecting koalas is necessary for stopping climate change, and much more besides.
The Panel (March 3rd)
March 03, 2022 16:55 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBClaire Holland came back on the Panel with Izzy and Tom. - Should the college year be longer? - As one petrol station in Muldhuddart charged €2 for petrol, is public transport better than using a car? - Is it better to live in the countryside or the city?
Arts & Entertainment (March 3rd)
March 03, 2022 16:50 - 12 minutes - 16 MB- Review of 'Tick Tick Boom' starring Andrew Garfield - Review of Seven nightclub and bar - World book day
Current Affairs (March 3rd)
March 03, 2022 16:46 - 13 minutes - 16.8 MB- Blue or Bald initiative in support of Pieta House on March 31st with organiser Liam Liddane Dillon - IPCC Report on Climate Change - This Week in History
The Panel
February 25, 2022 01:46 - 19 minutes - 43.9 MB- Should Irish be compulsory in schools? - Should a blended approach (online and in-person) remain? - Coffee culture
The Panel (February 24th)
February 25, 2022 01:46 - 19 minutes - 43.9 MB- Should Irish be compulsory in schools? - Should a blended approach (online and in-person) remain? - Coffee culture
Arts & Entertainment (February 24th)
February 25, 2022 01:44 - 9 minutes - 22.7 MB- Review of the Róisín Dubh Silent Disco - NUIG Theatre Week - Theatre vs Cinema: Which is better?
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
February 25, 2022 01:44 - 9 minutes - 22.7 MB- Review of the Róisín Dubh Silent Disco - NUIG Theatre Week - Theatre vs Cinema: Which is better?
Current Affairs (24-02-22)
February 25, 2022 01:42 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MB- Tayto Park being sponsored by a different company - Reopening rural train lines or turning them into greenways - This week in history
Current Affairs (February 24th)
February 25, 2022 01:42 - 14 minutes - 34.2 MB- Tayto Park being sponsored by a different company - Reopening rural train lines or turning them into greenways - This week in history
The Panel (February 17th)
February 17, 2022 17:37 - 8 minutes - 18.5 MBLimerick-lover and a good friend of Tom's, Claire Holland, came on the show for a chat about: - Things we did as kids that we should do again as adults, - Valentine's Day as singletons, - Whether sleeping on your belly/back/side is best, and - Wedding rings.
Reclaim the Night and NUIG Sexual Assault Policy
February 17, 2022 17:32 - 5 minutes - 11.8 MBA 'Reclaim the Night' march has been organised for next Wednesday, February 23rd starting at Eyre Square moving down to the Spanish Arch. Vice Auditor of the NUIG Feminist Society, Róisín McGrath, spoke to Tom about 'Reclaim the Night' marches and developments relating to an NUIG sexual assault policy.
Possibility of scrapping or reducing college fees
February 17, 2022 17:30 - 8 minutes - 19.4 MBMinister for Higher Education Simon Harris has said that he is considering either reducing or scrapping the €3,000 annual student contribution fee paid by third level students. Convenor of the School of Law, Business and Public Policy, Krys Bachan and Tom teased out the possibility of fees being reduced or gotten rid of altogether.
Salthill Cycle Path with Mayor Colette Connolly
February 17, 2022 17:28 - 13 minutes - 32 MBLast September, Galway City Councillors voted by 17 to 1 in favour of a temporary two-way cycle lane along the Salthill prom. After 4 hours of debate on Monday evening, the Councillors changed their minds and voted 13 to 4 to revoke plans for the temporary 3 km cycle route. Those who voted against the plan cited concerns of local businesses, schools, residents and emergency services. Mayor and Councillor for Galway City Central, Colette Connolly, is one of the 4 Councillors who did not wan...
Full Show (February 10th)
February 10, 2022 16:17 - 42 minutes - 42.5 MB- Wordle - Reform of Ireland's defense budget - Ministers travelling abroad for St Patrick's Day - Oscar nominations - The increased popularity of true crime - Plans for Valentine's Day - Would you like to live forever? - Who would play you in a movie?
Full Show - February 10th 2022
February 10, 2022 16:17 - 42 minutes - 42.5 MB- Wordle - Reform of Ireland's defense budget - Ministers travelling abroad for St Patrick's Day - Oscar nominations - The increased popularity of true crime - Plans for Valentine's Day - Would you like to live forever? - Who would play you in a movie?
'Fighting Words' Community Initiative
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 44.2 MBFighting Words gives young people the opportunity to write and create in a number of ways. Today, Tom learns about the organisation's playwriting course which gives young teenagers the chance to write one act plays for production in the Abbey Theatre. This year, 8 young playwrights gather opposite Croke Park on Sundays to work on their one act shows. Tom spoke with: - Una Kavanagh (one of the main organisers of the programme who is also an actor, writer and artist), - Sean Farrly (one o...
Full Show (January 27th)
January 27, 2022 19:20 - 47 minutes - 56.7 MBOn this week's show, Izzy and Tom: - Looked back on President Biden's first year in office, - Spoke about how we think ourselves drunk, - Reviewed two recent cinema releases; 'Kingsman 3' and 'Belfast', - Chatted about the cheap flights phenomenon, and - Checked whether each other were keeping up their New Years resolutions!
Full Show - January 27th 2022
January 27, 2022 19:20 - 47 minutes - 56.7 MBOn this week's show, Izzy and Tom: - Looked back on President Biden's first year in office, - Spoke about how we think ourselves drunk, - Reviewed two recent cinema releases; 'Kingsman 3' and 'Belfast', - Chatted about the cheap flights phenomenon, and - Checked whether each other were keeping up their New Years resolutions!
'Get Busy with Izzy' (Izzy Beaumont)
January 20, 2022 17:30 - 23 minutes - 54.6 MBOn this new segment, Izzy paid respects to Ashling Murphy on behalf of 'Panoramica'. Tom and Izzy also spoke about controversy surrounding Molly Mae's 24-hours in a day comment, what they do with their 24-hours, new years resolutions, being spontaneous and more.
Nate Johnston ("Sion Hill Music")
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 59.9 MBSion Hill is the alias for singer-songwriter and producer Nathan Johnston. After leaving Ireland for Berlin, after leaving Berlin for Hamburg, and after leaving Hamburg for the murmuring vastness that is London, Nate’s desire for something new is as evident in his music as it is in his change of destination! Nate has toured Europe with the likes of A-ha, Pete Doherty and Alice Merton. Going back to his roots in Pop, Soul and Rock’n’roll, Sion Hill is finally learning to accept that there are...
#7 - Colm Keena (Journalist)
December 16, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBColm Keena is a Dubliner who studied zoology at Trinity College but ended up going into journalism! He has been a journalist with The Irish Times for around 25 years and is currently a public affairs correspondent there. Colm has worked on a variety of stories mainly relating to business, law, and politics. In 2006, Colm's refusal to reveal the name of a source who gave him information about then-Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern's finances resulted in a court case that went all the wa...
#6 - Geraldine O'Connell Cusack (on the Seminole tribe)
December 09, 2021 00:06 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBGeraldine O'Connell Cusack grew up in an Irish family the Bronx, New York. Her father was a trade union organiser in the docks there. Geraldine studied political science at university and went on to work with the Seminole tribe in Florida to help them develop an alphabet. After that, she did similar work for communities in rural Chile and Tanzania. Geraldine came on 'Panoramica' to discuss her upbringing, her Irish roots, how she ended up working with the Seminole tribe, the Seminole's hist...