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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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52:16

Voting our way through WW3 | PODCAST EP112

John and Sarah talk the latest twists in Russia and Israel, Blindboy’s new RTE documentary, and the latest twists in the very, very, very unexciting general election. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/voting-our-way-through-ww3/ 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 02:52 Philosophy and Stoicism in Modern Discourse 05:54 International Affairs: Russia and Israel 08:50 The Role of Ireland on the World […]

November 22, 2024

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59:28

The €4.4bn Migrant Hotel Racket | PODCAST EP135

John and Sarah look in detail at the €4.4billion awarded to often obscure companies in Ireland to house migrants; examine Sinn Fein’s hypocrisy in Carrickmacross, and discuss Regina Doherty’s renewed confusion over men and women. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-e4-4bn-migrant-hotel-racket/ 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics 03:05 Financial Implications of Immigration Policies 05:58 Transparency and Accountability in Government […]

May 2, 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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16:09

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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58:22

Toxic Masculinity and Vaccine Wars | PODCAST EP129

John and Sarah discuss Conor McGregor, Fine Gael’s new war on “toxic masculinity”, look back on covid five years on, and have a good old fashioned row about the covid vaccines. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/toxic-masculinity-and-vaccine-wars/ ‎ 00:00 Conor McGregor’s Impact on Irish Politics 09:50 Toxic Masculinity and Its Implications 20:11 The Role of Media in Shaping Masculinity […]

March 21, 2025

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01:01:41

Old fashioned women | PODCAST EP133

John returns to the podcast as he and Sarah discuss this week’s various triumphs for old-fashioned women: The UK transgender ruling, Katy Perry in space, Mary Lou’s poll boost, and so on. Also: Are lots of us pretending to have fake medical conditions? PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/old-fashioned-women/ ‎ 00:00 Introduction and Context 01:14 The UK Court Ruling […]

April 18, 2025

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00:47

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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56:09

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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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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02:15

“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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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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00:52

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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