Something Different with John and Sarah
John McGuirk and Sarah Ryan deliver incisive commentary on Irish politics, culture, and life every Friday. The podcast offers a weekly deep dive into current affairs and societal issues from an Irish perspective.
Episodes
Episode 7: Dangerously Naive: The Jamey Carney murder
This week, brutal news from Killarney prompts yet another conversation about immigration amongst everyone bar Irish politicians. Also: Nigel versus a Bin, Russia's Aluminum, and general chitchat.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:36 Discussion on Immigration and Crime in Ireland07:00 Cultural Differences and Safety Concerns for Women12:07 Ireland's Embrace of Third World Narratives1
Episode 6: Bouchaker, Boo Labour, and Bootlicking
"Bouchaker is everything they told us never happens" says an angry John this week as he and Sarah dive into the verdict in that case. Also: Helen Ogbu's troubles, Pico Lopes as one of us, and Micheál Martin's ascension to global leadership.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:50 Riyad Bushaker Trial and Verdict15:01 Helen Ogbu Controversy and Political Implications30:07 John's Pico L
Episode 5: Mass re-education
In this week's episode, John and Sarah talk heatwave politics and the media's desperation for climate change panic. Also: Indoctrinating your kids via the leaving cert exams, egregious misinformation from the Irish Examiner, and why you should be on the side of lawyers this one time.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weather Discussion01:55 Climate Change and the Green Party's Stance05:51
Episode 4: Could Politicians use a three-day wait?
This week, John and Sarah tackle the Dáil's legislation abolishing the three-day cooling off period for abortions; the renewed campaign to call the national flag racist; Minister Patrick O'Donovan becoming the decider, and the continued fallout from one of the worst criminal cases in recent memory.00:00 Introduction and Overview02:13 Abortion Legislation Changes in Ireland17:55 Cultural Im
Episode 3: The Media's Nightmare in Belfast
This week, John and Sarah walk through the horrific events in Belfast, and the media and establishment instinct to cover it all up. Import the culture, import the consequences?Also: The Government's Maternity mess, the awfulness of men, John's faith in astrology, and happy birthday Helen McEntee!00:00 Introduction to Current Events in Ireland01:30 Reactions to Violence in Belfast06:40 Cult
Episode 2: The Climate of Fear
This week John and Sarah delve into high profile recent crime cases in the UK and Ireland - asking whether a culture of fear in the public sector results in outcomes like the Henry Nowak case or the relative silence in Ireland around Alex Coughlan. Also: Sinn Fein's poll slump, Bonnie Blue's sex stunt, RTE's continued troubles, and Enoch Burke's prison of conscience.
As we were saying....
As they re-enter the podcasting world after a significant break, John and Sarah dive into the pressing issues and personal narratives that have unfolded during their hiatus. This inaugural episode of Unchained brings to light recent political events, including the surprising outcomes of by-elections, fuel protests, and John's resignation from Gript Media, providing listeners with a comprehensive o
