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Something Different with John and Sarah

Something Different

23 episodes

John McGuirk and Sarah Ryan bring you incisive commentary on Irish politics, culture, and life - every Friday.

Episodes

  1. E23: Grabby Grannies and Tusla Scandals

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E23

    www.johnandsarah.ie This week: We talk about THAT ad, a story John broke on Wednesday. Also, the Tusla Scandal that should bring down the Government. The Triple Lock unlocked. Sinn Fein Charity woes. And Fine Gael at…

  2. E22: Has the Irish State lost Control?

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E22

    www.johnandsarah.ie Strikes shut down the country; Drug gangs burn children alive; Ministers are hospitalised, and the Dáil debates.... Non Binary Rights? In this episode we ask a simple question: Has the state lost…

  3. E21: Paving the Path to Hell

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E21

    www.johnandsarah.ie With John away following the death of his father, Sarah is joined by her husband Keith Redmond for a lively discussion of Ireland's miserable budget, the rising cost of employing people, the…

  4. E20: We're Emergency Ready

    · 59 min · S1 E20

    www.johnandsarah.ie This week: Spiders Terrorise Malahide Woman; Emergency booklets from Helen McEntee; Tusla disaster courtesy of Norma Foley; and Garvaghy Road madness courtesy of... Sinn Fein? The Sports Journos go…

  5. E19: Ireland's kids hate it here

    · 1 h 03 min · S1 E19

    www.johnandsarah.ieThis week: Ireland's young people hate life in Ireland, objecting to housing shortages, joblessness, and lots more. We discuss in depth. Also: Ebun Joseph fixes your school; Nick Delehanty closes his…

  6. E18: The Dublin Housing List Numbers

    · 1 h 01 min · S1 E18

    Sarah's Boob Article: https://www.johnandsarah.ie/p/sarah-ryan-feminists-are-making-tits This week: The Scandalous Dublin Housing numbers and what to do about them. Also: Trump visits, Ed Sheeran gets cancelled, an…

  7. E16: Immigration Dominates the News

    · 58 min · S1 E16

    www.johnandsarah.ie This week, Sinn Fein announced a major U-turn on immigration - but is it real? The AfD shocked Germany. Jack Chambers was compared to Margaret Thatcher. And Trump comes to Ireland on 9/11's 25th…

  8. E16: Breastfeeding Men and Booby Women

    · 55 min · S1 E2

    www.johnandsarah.ieCheck out our poll, below!In this weeks episode: Boobs. Some men want to use theirs to breastfeed, and Sarah is disgusted. Advertisers want boobs back in fashion. And to round it off: Are Government…

  9. E15: The Terrifying New Immigration Numbers

    · 1 h 04 min

    https://www.johnandsarah.ie/p/the-new-cso-immigration-figures-areThis week, the CSO released new numbers showcasing the extraordinary scale of Irish immigration over the past six years. We discuss how these impact…

  10. E14: It's Time to Talk about Travellers

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E14

    www.johnandsarah.ie This week John and Sarah ask: Why can't we talk openly about traveller culture and how most people experience it? Also, GurrierGate latest, John Kelly's tweets, the UK migrant leaflet, and Lindsay…

  11. E13: Joy Riders and Ebun Joseph

    · 58 min · S1 E13

    www.johnandsarah.ie As more lives are lost and Gardai seem powerless to intercept joy-riders, John and Sarah ask: Is Ireland lawless? Also, Ebun Joseph's war on the Irish Language, Alison Chawke's good fortune, Jason…

  12. E12: Feckin' Greeks

    · 18 min · S1 E12

    Sadly this week's podcast is delayed until Sunday because of Greek connectivity issues, but in Sarah's absence - she's off tradwifing - John provides some brief updates on the big issues of the day - HSE reticence on…

  13. Ep 11: The Invasion of Spain

    · 59 min · S1 E11

    "It's our border, too" - this week John and Sarah discuss the invasion of Ceuta, and the consequences for Europe. Also: UK is to block the puberty of 270 kids, Noel Grealish went to right-wing Davos, and John cheated…

  14. Episode 10: Simon Harris's Fake Tax Cut

    · 58 min · S1 E10

    This week John and Sarah dive into Fine Gael's proposed 8 euro a week tax cut, and how the Government will claw it all back. Also: Fauci pleads the fifth, The IRA returns, German terrorism, Norwegian murders, and a…

  15. Episode 9: The Media's UCD R*pe Disgrace

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E4

    This Week, John and Sarah dive in detail into the UCD R*pe case, how it was covered, and what the media didn't want to see. Also: A lively row about the Irish language; Why do women police women; and the latest on…

  16. Episode 8: Busy Fools

    · 52 min · S1 E3

    This week, Anne Widdecombe died, Ireland faced drought (per the media), the Chalk kids went to jail, Politicians went on holiday, and reading nearly died. Join John and Sarah as they talk it all out: 00:00…

  17. Episode 7: Dangerously Naive: The Jamey Carney murder

    · 51 min · S1 E7

    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…

  18. Episode 6: Bouchaker, Boo Labour, and Bootlicking

    · 59 min · S1 E6

    "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…

  19. Episode 5: Mass re-education

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E5

    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…

  20. Episode 4: Could Politicians use a three-day wait?

    · 55 min · S1 E4

    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,…

  21. Episode 3: The Media's Nightmare in Belfast

    · 1 h 00 min · S1 E1

    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,…

  22. Episode 2: The Climate of Fear

    · 1 h 02 min

    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…

  23. As we were saying....

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E1

    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…

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