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“I hope he runs because I think he’ll get a rude awakening” – Sarah Ryan

“I hope he runs because I think he’ll get a rude awakening” – Sarah Ryan reacts to the news that former Covid Supremo Tony Holohan is considering a bid for President of Ireland ( ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU […]

July 26, 2025

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01:00:33

Avoidable death | PODCAST EP149

Sarah re-joins the podcast this week from her Cretan retreat, and she and John discuss topics ranging from the tragic – the death of Harvey Sherrat – to the controversies around assisted suicide and the Mise Eire event, to the love lives of Pamela Anderson and Bonnie Blue. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/avoidable-death/ ‎ 00:00 Introduction and Personal […]

August 8, 2025

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47:17

Beauty pageants | PODCAST EP96

John and Sarah discuss beauty contests this week: The upcoming election, during which politicians will flash their ankles. The Democratic Convention, which attempted to entice us to Kamala, and the Rose of Tralee, which has nothing to do with beauty at all: PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/beauty-pageants/ 00:00 Apologies and Introduction 01:22 Minor Public Spat and Election Speculation […]

August 23, 2024

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01:03:32

Becoming Tom Robinson | PODCAST EP155

In an action-packed episode, John and Sarah recap the case of Daniel Aruebose, discuss John and Eoin Hayes’ blackface scandals, analyse the Joe Brolly wars and attempts to murder David Quinn, and dissect the Maria Steen nomination fight. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/becoming-tom-robinson/ 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week’s Events 01:14 Tragic Discovery: The Case of Daniel […]

September 19, 2025

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02:27

Broken Dublin

“Then you’re going to have to build a lot of prisons” – in the aftermath of another attack on a tourist in Dublin, John and Laura have differing views on how to take central Dublin back from anti-social elements. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject […]

August 23, 2025

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49:06

Cheers Pal | PODCAST EP128

John and Sarah discuss the white house shindig, foreigners buying homes in Ireland, migrant crime figures from the UK, and the celebrity cheating scandal that has women up in arms. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/cheers-pal/ 00:00 Micheal Martin’s White House Visit 03:07 The Irish-American Relationship 06:01 Public Sentiment and Political Disillusionment 09:05 Housing Crisis and Foreign Investment 12:02 […]

March 14, 2025

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01:06:06

Droning on | PODCAST EP151

With Sarah away, Laura Perrins joins John and gives him a thorough education in why his support for delivery drones is wrong. They also discuss crime in Dublin, Maria Steen’s Presidential prospects, and Laura goes off on Kneecap and Sally Rooney. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/droning-on/ 02:40 Tourist Safety Concerns in Dublin 05:45 The Impact of Crime on […]

August 22, 2025

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31:55

EMERGENCY EPISODE: Jimless wonders

John and Sarah react to the Jim Gavin news: His scandal, Fianna Fáil’s incompetence, what it does to Micheál Martin, and why the civil service will be laughing. Episode 158 PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/emergency-episode-jimless-wonders/ 00:00 The Fallout of Jim Gavin’s Withdrawal 02:54 Political Implications for Fianna Fáil 05:32 The State of the Presidential Race 08:28 Voter Sentiment […]

October 6, 2025

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56:32

Infidelity: Marital and Political | PODCAST EP147

John and Sarah discuss the ethics of marital infidelity, the government breaking promises to themselves on spending, Tony Holohan’s Presidential bid, and Molly Malone’s bronze boobies. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/infidelity-marital-and-political/ ‎ 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:41 Marital Infidelity Discussion 13:30 Government Spending and Budget Analysis 24:58 Presidential Aspirations of Tony Holohan 38:12 Housing and Immigration Issues […]

July 25, 2025

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03:10

Is Harris fatally wounded by Scoliosis?

“I think it’s finished him… there’s a degree of contempt for the Simon Harris act now” – John and Sarah discuss the damage to Simon Harris on foot of the Scoliosis scandal and other recent flubls. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/kayfabe/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source […]

August 16, 2025

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00:52

Make the Media the enemy

“You can’t run an anti-establishment campaign in Ireland while playing by the media’s rules – you have to make them the enemy” – John’s advice to Presidential hopefuls. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your […]

September 5, 2025

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01:00:00

Mommy’s Home | PODCAST EP153

Sarah returns to her chair this week, and shares her tale of accident and emergency horror. Also: Why she’s not high on Jim Gavin’s chances, the media’s double standard on Graham Linehan, and reflections on the great flag wars. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/mommys-home/ 00:00 Welcome Back and Health Updates 02:35 A&E Experiences and Healthcare System Challenges 05:45 […]

September 5, 2025

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48:13

New Year, Same Us | PODCAST EP119

As 2025 opens, John and Sarah lay out some predictions for the year, ask why so many “bright young thing” liberals fail, and discuss the ongoing fallout around grooming gangs in the UK. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/new-year-same-us/ 03:49 Predictions for 2025 10:01 The Rise and Fall of Liberal Leaders 17:59 Ireland’s Political Landscape and International Relations 24:37 […]

January 10, 2025

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01:00:44

Orange Man Good | PODCAST EP108

John gets a deserved spanking from Sarah over his Trump Derangement Syndrome, The US election gets thoroughly analysed, and a look forward at the very short three weeks campaign to come here in Ireland. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/orange-man-good/ 02:55 The Shift in Voter Sentiment 06:14 The Impact of Campaign Messaging 08:56 Reactions from the Media and Political […]

November 8, 2024

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Self-cancelling culture

“Who are you afraid of? When you censor your opinions, who is it you are afraid of upsetting? It’s not right wingers, is it?” John McGuirk on the culture of self-censorship. ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

September 12, 2025

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