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Thomas D'Arcy McGee

Here's a preview of this weeks episode about the politician Thomas D'Arcy McGee. There'll be an exclusive part two later in the week just for you Patreon people too!]]>...
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Release the Bracken (Part 2)

Jason finishes the story of Brendan Bracken and his role in WWII...
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Brendan Bracken and the Winston Churchills

This week Jason tells Kevin about Brendan Bracken, a Tipperary man who wormed his way into power at Churchill's side...
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Tayto (This is an episode about crisps)

Kevin tells Jason about the history and antics of Ireland's favourite human crisp...
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James Clarence Mangan

We're back and Jason is starting off season 6 with a story about a pint drinking, ghost chatting, 19th century poet by the name of James Clarence Mangan...
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S6E1 – James Clarence Mangan (Early Release)

Hello! We'll back with regular service and season 6 later this week but we're sticking up the first episode here a bit earlier because you're lovely and you deserve ...
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Get to know the hosts!

Kevin Larney

A Carlow-born stand-up comedian and co-host of the popular podcast Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast. Launched in May 2019, the show offers a comedic take on Ireland's quirky and lesser-known historical events, blending humor with storytelling.

Jason Brennan

A Dundalk-born stand-up comedian and co-host of the hit podcast Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast. Since winning Dublin’s Next Top Comic in 2020 he has become a regular on the Dublin comedy circuit, performing at top venues like The International, The Crunch, and Cherry Comedy.