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Big News Coming Soon Podcast

Alan Clarke

110 episodes · Explicit

Big News Coming Soon Podcast with Alan Clarke.

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Winner of Best Podcast In Ireland 2024 & 2026 at the Goss Awards.

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  1. Brenda Dennehy - The Catch-up and The Comeback

    · 1 h 37 min · S13 E9

    In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Brenda Dennehy for a catch-up about life and a chat about her powerful new book. Brenda opens up about her journey through addiction, rehab, heartbreak and loss, and how…

  2. Edwin McGreal - Never Stop Dreaming

    · 59 min · S13 E8

    NEVER STOP DREAMING – MAYO’S STORY OF ALL-IRELAND GLORY For 75 long years, Mayo dreamed of lifting Sam Maguire once again. In 2026, that dream finally became a reality! This week, I’m joined by author Edwin McGreal,…

  3. Kevin McDonald - A Life Less Ordinary

    · 1 h 58 min · S13 E7

    In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Kevin McDonald, author of A Life Less Ordinary. From serving in Ireland’s elite Army Ranger Wing to spending over 40 years on military and UN missions in some of…

  4. Niall McGarry - Building Media Empires

    · 1 h 30 min · S13 E6

    From Castlebar to Building Media Empires | Niall McGarry From growing up in Castlebar, County Mayo, to founding one of Ireland’s most recognisable digital media brands, JOE.ie, Niall McGarry’s journey is one of…

  5. Brendan Murray - "Hold your ground"

    · 1 h 23 min · S13 E5 · Explicit

    This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Irish singer Brendan Murray. Originally from Tuam, County Galway, Brendan first rose to fame as a member of Irish boyband Hometown, achieving chart success and a number one…

  6. Pete The Builder - From Ridges To Ridin

    · 2 h 23 min · S13 E4 · Explicit

    This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder, a familiar face from our TV screens over the years. Pete and I had a brilliant, relaxed chat about his early life, how he found…

  7. Sean Fox - From Eircom to Internet Sensation

    · 1 h 00 min · S13 E3 · Explicit

    Sean Fox is a retired Eircom technician and lifelong farmer who has found an unexpected new audience on TikTok, thanks to his daughter Laura. Her wholesome videos capturing everyday life on the family farm have struck…

  8. Tom Murphy - Always Be Curious

    · 1 h 28 min · S13 E2

    Tom Murphy is a proud, born and bred Castlebar man with an inspiring story of ambition, resilience and taking a chance when life doesn’t go to plan. Growing up on the Green in Castlebar, Tom had a simple ambition: to…

  9. Conor Sketches - Conor Moore

    · 1 h 20 min · S13 E1 · Explicit

    In this episode, we sit down with Conor Moore, better known online as Conor Sketches, to hear the story behind his incredible rise. From his early days working as a phone salesman to building a career in comedy and…

  10. Fr Mark Quinn - "I was battling the thought"

    · 1 h 49 min · S12 E7

    This week’s episode is a real roller coaster as I sit down with Father Mark Quinn, the parish priest of Tuam, County Galway. Mark and I grew up in the same village, but until this conversation, I had no idea about…

  11. Ronan Mitchell - It's All Authenticity

    · 1 h 08 min · S12 E6 · Explicit

    Ronan Mitchell, better known online as Mitch, is a content creator from County Galway who lives and breathes content creation. With an impressive background in radio, MCing, and TV presenting, he’s built a reputation…

  12. Paraic Horkan "I learned through doing"

    · 1 h 06 min · S12 E5

    This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Paraic Horkan, a qualified horticulturist and Director of Horkans Garden & Lifestyle Centre, who trained at the National Botanic Gardens. Paraic reflects on growing up in the…

  13. Fintan Phelan - "There is no going back" (The Creative Sigma)

    · 1 h 35 min · S12 E4 · Explicit

    This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Castlebar native Fintan Phelan for a powerful and honest conversation about alcohol addiction, self-discovery, and life growing up in the west of Ireland. Raised in a culture…

  14. Suzanne Rowe - "If you're passionate, it will work out"

    · 1 h 20 min · S12 E3

    From Ballina, County Mayo, to the boardrooms of Europe, Suzanne Rowe’s journey is a powerful story of ambition, resilience, and backing yourself every step of the way. In this inspiring conversation, Suzanne reflects…

  15. BONUS: Ask The Pharmacist Part 1 - Mark Jordan

    · 1 h 13 min · S12 E2

    WATCH THE FULL VIDEO FOR FREE ON PATREON - Pharmacist Mark Jordan joins us in studio to answer your questions. With the new sponsor on board I thought it was better to bring in a qualified professional to answer your…

  16. Jo Prendergast - "Living with Lipoedema"

    · 1 h 02 min · S12 E3

    This week on the podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by content creator, beauty expert, and lipedema spokesperson, Jo Prendergast. Lipedema / Lipoedema is a chronic medical condition characterised by a symmetrical and…

  17. Padraig O'Hora "Who cares how long it takes?"

    · 1 h 23 min · S12 E1 · Explicit

    This week, I’m thrilled and honoured to be joined by former Mayo footballer Pádraig O Hora, who recently achieved the extraordinary feat of reaching the summit of Mount Everest. Pádraig has long been a passionate and…

  18. Gerry Glennon "The people are number one"

    · 1 h 10 min · S11 E5 · Explicit

    This week’s episode is a special one for me. I’m joined by a man who, without even realising it, helped shape my path in broadcasting. We’ve worked together many times, but this is the first time we’ve sat down…

  19. John Colleary "Who does yer man think he is"

    · 1 h 27 min · S11 E3 · Explicit

    In this episode, I sit down with actor, writer, and comedian John Colleary for a wide ranging and deeply personal conversation about his journey into the world of performance. From his early days growing up in County…

  20. Natalie McGuinness "An avoidable tragedy"

    · 1 h 10 min · S11 E2 · Explicit

    This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Jodie McGuinness. Jodie is the sister of Natalie McGuinness, who was tragically murdered in County Sligo. In this episode, Jodie shares Natalie’s story, the impact her loss has…

  21. Joe Doyle VS Donal Byrne (Self Employment In Construction)

    · 1 h 32 min · S11 E1 · Explicit

    A recent online exchange between Donal Byrne (CEO of BRB Homes) and Joe Doyle (Construction Sector Business Mentor) sparked a lively debate about self-employment in Ireland. Donal argued that it’s becoming increasingly…

  22. Donal Byrne - "Don't be afraid to take people on"

    · 1 h 25 min · S10 E9 · Explicit

    One man who definitely never shies away from a challenge is Donal Byrne, CEO of BRB Homes in Swinford Co.Mayo. Donal joins us on the podcast this week to talk about a recent court case, the huge developments with the…

  23. SPECIAL: The Big News Coming Soon Weekend Round-Up (Enniscrone Oct 25)

    · 1 h 00 min · S10 E8 · Explicit

    Alan & Kieran sit down for a chat and recap about the Big News Coming Soon Weekend at The Diamond Coast Hotel in Enniscrone. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon…

  24. Megan Durkan "You don't know if there is a good dinner in that house"

    · 1 h 43 min · S10 E7 · Explicit

    Megan Durkan, from Swinford in County Mayo, is a successful business owner, makeup artist, and tutor. This podcast is a prime example of the saying: "never judge a book by its cover". On the outside, Megan is always…

  25. Siobhan O'Gara - Feeling like a bad b*tch

    · 1 h 18 min · S10 E6 · Explicit

    This week on The Big News Coming Soon Podcast, we’re joined by the wonderful Siobhan O’Gara. Siobhan first appeared on social media as beautyfruity17, took a short break, and has since returned with an equestrian…

  26. Eamonn Cunningham - "The fear of talking" (EJ MENSWEAR)

    · 1 h 38 min · S10 E5 · Explicit

    In this episode, Eamonn Cunningham, owner of the hugely successful Sligo-based business EJ Menswear, sits down for an open and honest conversation about his journey. He shares the highs and lows of building and running…

  27. Doireann O'Connor "Nothing matters and nobody cares"

    · 1 h 39 min · S10 E4 · Explicit

    Doireann O'Connor (33) from Laois is an aspiring actor, singer and presenter who blew up on social media in recent months. When Doireann returned to Ireland from traveling, with a new lease of life, she feels that…

  28. Martin Maloney - AKA Eddie Durkan from "The Hardy Bucks"

    · 1 h 48 min · S10 E3 · Explicit

    Martin Maloney is a well known actor, comedian and musician best known for playing Eddie Durkan in The Hardy Bucks. Maloney was one of the original creators of The Hardy Bucks alongside Chris Tordoff, Owen Colgan,…

  29. Caroline Rushe (Crazy Caroline) - "I wait for no one!"

    · 1 h 34 min · S10 E2 · Explicit

    Caroline Rushe is a content creator from Ennis, Co.Clare. Having just set up social media two years ago she quickly became a household name for her bubbly, humorous takes on fashion, lifestyle, food and family. A…

  30. Seamus Moore - THE JCB MAN

    · 55 min · S10 E2

    Seamus Moore, nicknamed THE JCB MAN, is an Irish Country singer best known for his lively, humorous songs and down to earth style. I had the pleasure of recording a number of his music videos for songs such as 'The…

  31. Sean O'Reilly "From Flowers To Festivals"

    · 1 h 17 min · S9 E9 · Explicit

    Sean O'Reilly is a proud Cavan man who is a part time farmer and full time drummer. In this interesting chat, Sean tells me how one week he was living in Australia struggling to make ends meet and the following week he…

  32. Ross Browne "8 Mile From WISH"

    · 1 h 36 min · S9 E8 · Explicit

    Ross Browne has a lot of feathers in his cap, he is a former professional wrestler, comedian, radio presenter and part of the genius behind the TV show "The Young Offenders" based in Cork. This was a fascinating and…

  33. Brenda Dennehy (Brenda's Bits) "I'm not that important"

    · 59 min · S9 E7

    Brenda Dennehy is well known online as "Brenda's Bits". I was really lucky to have Brenda as a special guest on my live show in Cork a few years ago and today I'm honored to sit with her and speak about her time…

  34. Gearoid McCarthy - "The Shooting Star"

    · 1 h 29 min · S9 E6 · Explicit

    Singer Gearoid McCarthy has taken social media by storm in recent years and now has over 700k followers. On St Patrick’s Day, Gearoid pledged to still play his gig at Broderick’s n Newfoundland, in his father's memory…

  35. Fr John Kenny (Fr Trendy) - A Test Of Faith

    · 1 h 28 min · S9 E5

    This week I'm honored to sit down with a person who I have admired from a very early age and that man is Fr John Kenny. Growing up, we would have known John as "Fr Trendy" because he was driving sporty cars, he had a…

  36. Brid Mc Gowan (BRIDIN) - Spirits having a human experience

    · 1 h 20 min · S9 E4

    Harpist Bríd McGowan on her love of music and her day job – as a funeral director and embalmer. Brid has been living her best life for the last 30 years and there is a very peculiar reason why. She joined me for a…

  37. Chris Kent - Tiktok Changed My Life

    · 1 h 47 min · S9 E3 · Explicit

    A real fanboy moment for me getting to interview the comedic legend that is Chris Kent. Chris welcomed me into his beautiful family home in County Cork for a honest chat about his life and his hard earned rise to fame.…

  38. Stephen Cowboy Kelly's tour of Australia, Dubai & New Zealand

    · 1 h 36 min · S9 E2 · Explicit

    Stephen Cowboy Kelly drops in to tell us all the gossip from behind the scenes of his tour in Australia, Dubai & New Zealand. Everything from missing flights and getting into fights. Strap in for this one, it's a wild…

  39. Darragh Graham "The twists and turns of finding my parents"

    · 1 h 31 min · S9 E1

    Hermitage Green's Darragh Graham spoke to me about the long journey he went through to track down his birth parents. The multi-instrumentalist with the Irish acoustic folk-rock band sat down with me and spoke about…

  40. 'The Suspicious Death of Liam Farrell" - Brendan & Bernie Farrell

    · 1 h 04 min · S8 E8

    'The Suspicious Death of Liam Farrell" - Brendan & Bernie Farrell The Garda Commissioner is to appoint a senior officer to carry out a peer review of the garda investigation into the death of Liam Farrell. The…

  41. Paddy Cunningham "The Skinny Jab"

    · 2 h 05 min · S8 E7 · Explicit

    This weeks podcast is Paddy Cunningham's account of using the weight loss drug Munjaro. It goes without saying but I’ll say it anyway, please consult with your GP & Pharmacist if you're considering taking a weight loss…

  42. Geraldine Lavelle - "When the apple is ready it will fall"

    · 1 h 24 min · S8 E6

    This weeks guest is another amazing and inspiring person. Geraldine Lavelle’s life changed “in a heartbeat”. That was in October 2013 when she was left paralysed from the chest down following a collision with a lorry.…

  43. Frank Forde "Isn't it a privilege to feel good about yourself"

    · 1 h 24 min · S8 E5

    Frank Forde and I would cross paths at various gigs and I've had the pleasure of sitting down with him for a chat backstage in Green Rooms around the Country. I've always found him warm, engaging and knowledgeable…

  44. Hayley Coleman "Just be sound"

    · 1 h 19 min · S8 E4 · Explicit

    LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Some people may find this podcast difficult to listen to. This week I sit down with the talented Hayley Coleman, a wedding make up artist based in the west of Ireland. Hayley's honesty…

  45. Stephen Cowboy Kelly - "Creamers & Catfishes"

    · 1 h 40 min · S8 E3 · Explicit

    Stephen Cowboy Kelly dropped in this week for a catch up. Another honest and refreshing chat about the reality of social media. Stephen discusses his emotions after his latest fundraising efforts, plans for a worldwide…

  46. Liam Glynn "Knowing is half the battle"

    · 1 h 08 min · S8 E2 · Explicit

    Gambling and drinking are rampant in Irish culture and could have a negative impact on the nation as a whole. That's according to a recovering gambling addict and alcoholic, Westmeath's Liam Glynn, who is about to…

  47. Bernard Casey "I feel so bad for you right now"

    · 1 h 15 min · S8 E1 · Explicit

    Bernard Casey is one of Irelands best comedians. With sell out shows all over Ireland, over 150k followers and dozens of viral hit videos, Bernard introduces his brand new live comedy show 'Cute Hoorism'. Through stand…

  48. The Launch of the book BIG NEWS COMING SOON

    · 1 h 29 min · S7 E6 · Explicit

    The launch of the book BIG NEWS COMING SOON live from The TF Royal Theatre Castlebar. Hosted by Kieran O'Malley with special guests Tara Rafter, David Cuddy & Sinead Cassidy. Get a signed copy of the book here:…

  49. Live Show at The Big News Coming Soon Weekend in Sligo

    · 1 h 24 min · S7 E5 · Explicit

    The Big News Coming Soon Live Show at The Diamond Coast Hotel, Co.Sligo. Hosted by Alan Clarke & Kieran O'Malley. Special guests, Stephen Cowboy Kelly, Rachel Gorry & Donal Byrne. *CONTAINS BAD LANGUAGE Please sign…

  50. Catch up with Garron Noone "Follow me, I'm Delicious"

    · 1 h 17 min · S7 E4 · Explicit

    A catch up with Garron Noone to find out what life is like since his huge rise to fame. We talk about how he is handling being the most recognisable person in Ireland, life in the big smoke and I ask Garron if the RTE…

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