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Hamon Massey – Mansions, Money, and Murd…Self-Defence

This week Jason tells Kevin the story of the fall and fall of the once great Massey clan, and their home at Killakee House, Rathfarnham. A tale of death, despair, money, massive houses, and a bit of the RA....
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Mary Elmes – The Oskar Schindler of Cork

For this weeks episode Kevin told Jason all about Mary Elmes, a genuine hero who dedicated her life to helping others; she travelled from Cork to Nazi occupied Franc...
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Fenian Fi Fo Fum – Ireland invades Canada

For this weeks episode Jason continues the story of the Fenian Brotherhood from last week and tells Kevin about their attempts to invade Canada. ...
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John O'Mahony and the Fenian Brotherhood

For this weeks episode Jason told Kevin all about the life of John O'Mahony, founder of the American Fenian Brotherhood...
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Nelson's Pillar (and Other O'Connell Street Curios)

For this weeks episode Kevin told Jason about the rise and fall of Nelson's Pillar on O'Connell Street, as well as a couple of other weird monuments that have found ...
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Darkey Kelly – The Murdering Madam of Maiden Tower

For this weeks episode Jason told Kevin the 100% true story of Darkey Kelly, the madam of the Maiden Tower brothel in Dublin who may (or may not) have been Ireland's...
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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.