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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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Wally Brolly; Budget Folly

John and Sarah discuss Joe Brolly’s latest descent into awfulness, debate Catherine Connolly’s eventful week, and discuss a budget that was described as “prudent” yet ended up as anything but. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/wally-brolly-budget-folly/ ‎ Episode 159 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week 02:45 Controversial Commentary in Irish Media 05:19 The Presidential Election Dynamics 07:53 Catherine […]

October 10, 2025

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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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Gender recognition: Easier than you think

Ten years on from the gender recognition act, John McGuirk tells Sarah that many people in Ireland still have no idea just how radical it was. ——————– 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 support to […]

October 3, 2025

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02:51

Ministers let off the hook

Grealish, Canny, and Boxer Moran: Three Independents who have somehow escaped public ire in the last week, says John on this week’s podcast discussing the Maria Steen farce. ——————– 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 26, 2025

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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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01:07:43

The worst week | PODCAST EP154

John and Sarah spend most of this week’s episode talking about the murder of Charlie Kirk, the pathology of those cheering it, and where we go from here. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-worst-week/ ‎ 00:00 The Impact of Tragedy 02:56 The Nature of Political Violence 05:34 Debate and Discourse in Politics 08:22 The Role of Media and Public […]

September 12, 2025

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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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There’s nothing wrong with tribalism

“What’s wrong with a bit of tribalism about the flag?” Sarah Ryan returns to the podcast, and weighs in on the latest culture war nonsense from Dublin City Council. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/mommys-home/ ——————– Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. […]

September 6, 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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Trump v Harris: Karl Rove predicts the election

“I’ve never seen a race like this” – John McGuirk talks to legendary Republican strategist Karl Rove about what to expect tonight as the Harris/Trump votes come in, and what key counties to watch in Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trump-v-harris-k…cts-the-election/

November 5, 2024

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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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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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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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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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