An Irishman Abroad

Marion McKeone pays tribute to her dear friend and Irish music icon Shane MacGowan who sadly passed away this week. Marion explains the origin of their friendship and what Shane meant to the Irish abroad. We hear her fondest memories and few things only those closest to him could ever know. In the second half of the episode on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Marion examines the latest developments in Israel and Gazza, the Desantis dumpster fire and what we can learn from lawlessness in US cities after the Dublin riots. To contact the show email irishmanabraodpodcast@gmail.com

If a run happens in the woods and there’s no watch there to record it and post it to Strava, did a run ever happen at all? Is the measuring of running ruining running? Sonia O’Sullivan and comedian Jarlath Regan ask whether the focus on data and super advanced technology is sucking the joy out of running? Later in the episode Sonia looks at the limits of data analytics for elite athletes and the one measurement even elite coaches are reluctant to ask their athletes about. One listener hits a big milestone and Jarlath experiments with low heart rate running. “Running is a long term relationship with yourself” according to Sonia. How can we make it one that lasts rather than a fling? Pop over to Patreon to see footage from Jarlath’s latest road trip and listen to an extra 30 mins deep dive on this subject. Www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

Is the low level threat of violence becoming normalised in US politics? Marion McKeone examines this question the light of a few very worrying incidents over the past year. It's been a crazy two weeks on The Hill. Jarlath and Marion look back on the big stories and try to predict what might happen next. Come over to Patreon to hear an extra 40 minute discussion of the humanitarian crisis in Gazza, George Santos's fraud charges, P Diddy's new rape allegations and much much more. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Why not email us your questions irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com - don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe to the podcast - it helps the show a massive amount.

Jarlath Regan sits down with Rozanna Purcell to talk life changing decisions, passion and exploring Ireland. Roz is a broadcaster, content creator and author based in Ireland who has travelled the world for multiple reasons. At first it was for modelling but then she did what very few manage to do. Recognise the path they are on is not good for them and change. She has, since making this change, written several books including the recently released The Hike Life. In this great insight into Ireland she brings her passion for hiking to the page. Rozanna shares 50 of her favourite hikes from all around Ireland, from Donegal to Kilcash. Each hike includes levels of difficulty, all the details you need to know about the trail, where to get the best views along your journey and incredible places nearby to visit, from food stops to stunning beaches. Rozanna also shares practical tips for the outdoors, including layering, backpack essentials and useful precautions, apps and websites, making this an essential guide for both beginners and intrepid explorers. To hear the full interview head over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad and sign up today.

Your stories of triumph and pain at the 2023 DUBLIN city marathon are the focus of today’s episode. Sonia O’Sullivan and Jarlath Regan hear from the listeners who ran, finished, wound up in hospital and got the bus home. This is a one of a kind instalment of Irishman Running Abroad. For anyone thinking of doing a marathon or contemplating getting back in the ring, this is a must listen. Make sure to come over to www.Patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access the full episode series and XL episodes. There’s no obligation. Cancel any time you like. Why not join the gang and be part of the chat? Email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com with your phone number and we can add you to the WhatsApp group of champions.

When your Dad doesn’t show up to support you at your big day in court you know things are bad. This week Don Junior and Eric had their big softball game and their big Orange Pappa failed to sit in the bleachers. Marion McKeone picks through some of the nonsense that is getting spewed. We also take a look at the importance of high heels to Ron Desantis’ campaign and the gains that Nikki Hayley continues to make. Over in the extended episode on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad you can hear the latest from Gaza, George Santos and the attempts to keep Trump off the ballot in 2024. Marion goes to see GNR in concert and wonders can slash help Ron Desantis somehow. Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

The crowds, the rain, the determination, the exhaustion, the exhilaration and the heartbreak; it’s all here in this bumper edition of Irishman Running Abroad. Let Jarlath Regan & Sonia O’Sullivan take you around the course. The Irish Life Dublin City Marathon 2023 was a beast. Jarlath recorded it every step of the way. This unique documentary episode tracks his race journey and how things didn’t quite go to plan. There’s beautiful moments with other runners and listeners, the crowds and organisers. He then speaks to his coach Vinny Mulvey about picking up the pieces afterwards and David Gillick about breaking 3 hours in hellish conditions. (Visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for full access to all our episodes including that chat with Vinny and David.) Next week on the podcast we want to hear your stories. Email, voice note or WhatsApp us with what happened on the day for you? If you’re over the moon or trying to put the pieces back together Sonia can help. It’s easy! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: WhatsApp 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

How did Mike Johnson become the poster boy for Republican acceptability over night? Who is this man who now occupies one of the most powerful roles in American politics? Marion McKeone attempts to explain the origin story of the man who could US politics for the next few years. As the conflict rages between Hamas and Israel, the carnage continues and the number innocent lives lost mount up. What does the future hold for international law and the hostages still being held. Surely the siege and bombardment a threat to their safety? Trump threw a diaper baby tantrum in court this week. What exactly took place? Marion examines the impact of the RICO plea deals on subsequent cases. Is this whole nut about to crack wide open? Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Marathon week is a tense time. Even though you’re meant to be relaxing a bit, the sense of “hurry up and wait” can have you thinking some pretty silly thoughts. Sonia O’Sullivan helps to calm the mind with some solid tips and stories from her week and running career. We then sift through the race day tips and hints from our loyal legion of listeners. Finally I go to Vinny Mulvey for a race week rub down. Refreshing my legs and my self belief, Vinny is full of sound advice on keeping things very simple just when your mind wants to over think. Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group. Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates. For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Last night President Joe Biden attempted to connect the dots between Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Today Marion McKeone attempts to explain the latest developments. Biden is seeking a massive influx of spending to support Israel and by lumping the two conflicts together he is clearly trying to go round those who view Ukraine as a losing battle. Jim Jordan's challenge for the role of speaker looks dead in the water or is it? We dig into the questions you have submitted including the latest in the Trump RICO indictment, the use of opinion polls and Britney Spears' starting new memoir. (Patreon exclusive content) Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Sonia O’Sullivan knows a thing or two about preparing properly for a big race. Whether you’re heading to Dublin or not you’ll love her advice on troubleshooting in advance of your big event. We really get into the weeds this week as the clock ticks down to just over a week to go to the big one. We hear Sonia’s number one life hacks for getting ahead of race day problems, how to avoid the post race dip, how to restore the pep in your step and what the elites at Nike do before big races. In the second half of the show over on Patreon we go into greater detail on race day prep with Sonia and top physical therapist Vinny Mulvey. With more than a hundred clients taking part in the race Vinny has been coaching and helping all kinds of runners prepare for the challenge. There’s a great question from a listener, Sonia recommendation of the week and some tips on avoiding electric car stress too! Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group. Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates. For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post reflects on astonishing horror that continues to unfold across Israel and Palestine this week. What exactly took place and what will happen next? How will this conflict affect the world? Marion takes us inside the US reaction and her fears for the future. For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Sonia O’Sullivan advises comedian turned runner, Jarlath Regan on how to taper his training before a marathon. Former Irish international athlete and now physical therapist/coach Vinny Mulvey joins the conversation to reflect on an incredible week in the sport of long distance running. Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group. Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates. For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

The ousting of Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the house might have been predictable but what comes next certainly is not. The race has begun to fill the role but are all the candidates in it to win it? Marion McKeone one who definitely is not. Members of Irishman Abroad on Patreon can enjoy a double size version of the podcast each week. Why not give it a try this month? There’s no obligation and you get access to a hell of a lot more including Marion’s scandals series. Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Jarlath’s marathon training comes a cropper. Can Sonia get his wheels back on the track in time? What happened and how can everyone avoid the same mistake? There’s less than a month to go to the Dublin City Marathon 2023. Is there time for a detour. Sonia’s hair raising US experience says yes. Vinny Mulvey joins that chat over on Patreon for a deeper look at how to avoid a marathon training dip and Sonia looks at the astonishing performance of Aoife Cleary. Is running a second marathon the same as building second garden shed? Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group. Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates. For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Attending toddler’s birthday party where the clown doesn’t show up is less overwhelming than the second GOP debate. Marion McKeone examines the wreckage and looks back on a week of failed impeachments, dog attacks, prisoner releases and judgements that could change the path of Donald Trump’s business empire. Jarlath and Marion dig a little bit deeper and have a bit more fun with the bog news stories over on www.patreon.com/irishmnabroad why not treat yourself to a month’s access to double size episode. Cancel any time you like - you will love it. Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com/gigs to see all his brand dates or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates. Don’t forget double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Sonia O’Sullivan dips into the mail bag to answer your toughest marathon training questions. David Gillick joins the chat to discuss the Dublin Half Marathon and how he changed his training this year. And we reflect on the incredible performances at last weekend’s Berlin marathon. It’s another jam packed episode soaked in the knowledge and craic from the best Irish track athletes of all time. Would you like to join the conversation with hundreds of other like minded runners? Email Jarlath on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com and ask to join the show’s WhatsApp group. Jarlath is on tour right now. Visit www.jigser.com to see date or join the mailing list to get notified of next batch of tour dates. For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

In a week when Rupert Murdoch said goodbye, Kevin McCarthy got pantsed in public yet again and Russell Brand made more headlines than the shunning of Ukraine's President, Marion McKeone reflects on it all. Together with comedian Jarlath Regan, the Sunday Business Post's US correspondent examines the legacy of Murdoch and how his lust for money and power won't be his only legacy. Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad For double size episodes each week, a deeper discussion of the top stories and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

40 days from a marathon is dangerous territory. Let Irish athletics legend Sonia O'Sullivan guide you past the pitfalls. We also get a breakdown of the Diamond League Final in Oregon. Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.

Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post looks back on this week's top news stories from America with comedian Jarlath Regan. Stories covered include: Hunter Biden's indictment on gun charges. Kevin McCarthy's impeachment investigation. Mitt Romeny's new book and farewell. Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today. If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447565347350 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.