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I was hopeful, but not optimistic that Gustavo Petro would make history by becoming Colombia’s first ever leftist President. So when the news came in
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Whatever the outcome of this Sunday’s second round of the Colombian Presidential Election, history was already made in the first round when left wing candidate,
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On Tuesday May 31st at Noon the National Traveller Mental Health Network are holding a protest outside the Dáil. Joining us to discuss the reasons
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Fatphobia takes many different forms, from medical access to accessibility when it comes to sex toys and lingerie. Joining me to discuss this is sex educator
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In this Reboot Republic podcast I talk to Siobhan O’Donoghue, founder and director of Uplift, about the Ukraine humanitarian crisis, and how we can, and
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(Recorded and released for members on Tuesday Apr 12th) Today we witnessed an unprecedented international police action against the Kinahan Drug and Crime Group. Joining
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This morning the CJEU ruled that the mobile data retained and used in the murder trial of Graham Dwyer was obtained contrary to EU and
In this Reboot Republic, Rory and Tony discuss the Global Investment Funds that are now the biggest players in Residential Property. They look at how
Imagine if your government paid for public access porn- well, Germany did just that! Joining me to discuss what this looked like is feminist
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The news that both Antarctica and the Arctic are currently experiencing heatwaves was a reminder that the climate crisis pays no attention to the news
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This podcast discusses the issue of putting the Right to Housing in the Constitution. The Housing Commission is discussing the potential of a referendum on
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Earlier this morning I spoke with Ukrainian MP, Lesia Vasylenko, who has recently returned to Kyiv. She describes the relative calm in parts of the
So many romcoms feature stalking, but we are told that these are romantic gestures instead of troubling actions. Joining us to discuss stalking in pop
Integration Manager with the Irish Immigrant Council, Teresa Buczkowska, is on a trip to the Polish/Ukraine border to assess the situation and she joined me
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Today the Ukrainian Parliament gathered in person to pass emergency laws and show unity to the world. Joining me to discuss the latest from Kyiv
From Pamela Anderson to Paris Hilton, female celebrities have been targeted and subject to image based sexual abuse- but did we realise that was what
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A few minutes ago Ukrainian Opposition MP, Lesia Vasylenko, joined us to tell us about the situation there on the ground. Lesia was a bit
Lube is one of the best inventions in this world – once you use the right one! Joining me to discuss why its so important
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This Reboot Republic talks to Mark Smyth, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Tanya Ward CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance about its recent ‘Report Card’ that
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Many sex workers keep their activity to themselves, which can be stressful and isolating. Coming out can be an option, with privilege attached. Joing me to
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In this Reboot Republic podcast Rory talks to Lisa from Kerry, who is facing eviction from her rented home of twelve years in June. Lisa’s
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Moscow based Irish journalist and educator, Alan Moore joined me to discuss the latest on the Ukrainian border, what is happening behind the scenes and
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We were mid patron only podcast when tortoise shack fav, Deputy Vice-Leader of the Portuguese Socialist Party, Joao Pina, WhatsApp’d to say that he was
Anal is for everyone and sure if you’re spicing up your sex life, amazing anal sex can be a lot of fun. Joining me today
(I was a bit under the weather when we recorded this, so apologies if my voice is a bit scratchy) Ukrainian Govt MP and Head
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Senator Lynn Ruane has 25 years of experience of drugs, from use to support services to advocacy. Suffice to say she understands the topic in
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This episode of Green*Light podcast looks at the trope of the “perfect victim” and how it contributes to the ongoing power of rape myths in
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On this episode of Policed: the Beat, Vicky speaks to criminal defence lawyers Shalom Binchy and Michael Finucane about attendance at Garda interviews. We discuss
It is always great to chat with writer with theintercept.com Jon Schwarz. We talk all things American politics, fears about inflation in the economy and
In conversation with Alexandra and Jules for this episode, is Fladh Tubridy Co-Chair of the Dun Laoighaire CATU (Community Action Tenants Union) branch. For this
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Last week an online vigil was held to remember Ashling Murphy, recently murdered by a man. However, this vigil was disrupted in the most disgusting
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This episode sees artist and creator Luis Noguera Benitez share his story about what it was like to be diagnosed with HIV as he was
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In this Reboot Republic Podcast Rory talks to Dr Caroline West (host of Glow West) about the issues of gender based violence in the context
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What’s it like to film queer porn- and to film porn in a pandemic? Joining me to share their experiences is queer porn performer Tommy
For our money, Virgin Media News Reporter, Rob O’Hanrahan has covered the pandemic and its impact on schools better and more consistently than anyone else.
This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Eddie Murphy, Clinical Psychologist about the psychological importance of housing and home. It is a discussion that ranges from
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In this very special tortoise shack podcast Dr Caroline West of Glow West joins Martin and Tony to talk the year to come, the resolutions
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This Reboot Republic talks to Professor Emeritus of Economics of Trinity College Dublin, PJ Drudy about a new economics for society wellbeing and home. PJ
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This year the Sanctuaryrunners.ie are doing a virtual #RaceToTheNorthPole. With 5,628km to cover between 20th Dec to Christmas Eve, they’re looking for support. Joining us
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It was a pleasure to be joined in the tortoise shack by UCD Students Union President, Ruairi Power to discuss their report into the student
Condoms, French letters, Johnnies- whatever you call them, condoms are an important part of sexual wellness. Joining me to discuss this topic is Mike Taylor
It was a pleasure to be rejoined in the tortoise shack by Public Health Specialist, Dr Marie Casey, to talk about the ongoing response to
Many of our listeners would be aware of the work of righttoknow.ie, but you might not know that they’re back in court next week, this
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In this Reboot Republic, Jana Lyons, primary school teacher and trade unionist joins Rory as co-host to talk risk and ventilation in schools. Joining them
(note, this was recorded on Saturday Nov 27th for tortoise shack members) On Saturday a small anti-Trans protest took place in Dublin, in what looks
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This Reboot Republic discusses the housing and homelessness crisis in Belfast, Northern Ireland and the work being done to develop a community based cooperative housing
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(This podcast was recorded on Nov 24th as a Patron Exclusive) Joining us from a coffee shop in Kabul, Afghanistan, is journalist, Hannah McCarthy, to
This Reboot Republic talks with Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics at the University of Limerick, author, and Chief Economics Writer for The Currency.news. Rory and
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You might have read that the British Government are planning to compile an “official” history of The Troubles. We are cynical, so it was a
Joining Jules and Alexandra in this episode of ConverSayTrans is Fiona Leigh, a singer, actor and writer. Who is a part of the trans writers
Many of you will have seen some of the comments made by DCU Lecturer, Mark Humphrys. We were delighted to be joined in the tortoise
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Listeners will recall in November that Nadim Hussain joined us from his hospital bed after nine days on hunger strike to stop his deportation. One
Ever heard of the term ‘slut pages’? To discuss this disturbing trend, I’m joined by Professor Megan Maas who researches this area. The use of
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In this Reboot Republic podcast both Rory and Tony talk with Islamic Theologian, founder and chairperson of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council, Shaykh
Glow West was finally live in front of a lovely audience, and I had the perfect guest joining me to pop this cherry. Aoife Drury,
It was a pleasure to be joined on the tortoise shack by North Colorado University Prof of Economics and finance, Constantin Gurdgiev. This podcast was
As PUP Leader, Billy Hutchinson, was issuing a statement that seems to withdraw his Party’s support for the Good Friday Agreement we were speaking with
This is the first of a series of podcasts we’ve been putting together for our patreon members, but have (with David’s consent) shared it now
Over the weekend reports emerged that Queens University Professor of Human Rights, Colin Harvey had seen his appointment to the Bill of Rights panel blocked
This Reboot Republic podcast talks to Louise Bayliss Campaigns Coordinator with Focus Ireland, and spokesperson for Spark, and Rory reads his recent article on child
What is sexual racism? Here to discuss this with me is activist and writer Pradeep Mahadeshwar. Born in India and living in Ireland, he has experienced
This weeks live Sunday Special is in the can. Where we were joined by writer, activist and regular contributor, Emma DeSouza, Social Democrats Cllr for
Some of you may have seen a report by the Dublin Regional Homelessness Executive that looked into the provision of food on our streets by
As part of our continued coverage of COP26, this Reboot Republic Podcast talks to campaigners in Glasgow, from Not Here Not Anywhere, the grassroots campaign
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This Reboot Republic Podcast talks about the COP26 Summit and what would real climate action look like. We were joined by Assistant Professor in DCU
Some of you might have seen the TG4 documentary series, Misneach, featuring our guests, Louise Bayliss and Tom Clonan. Many of you are probably familiar
For those of us who experience cancer, sex can be a tricky topic, and certainly one that there is not a lot of information on.
We have just finished recording a Tortoise Shack Live with Sinn Féin TD, Reada Cronin, writer and activist, Emma DeSouza and Green Party MEP, Ciaran
In this episode of ConverSayTrans we have Jamie and Chloe O’Herlihy, sisters who both came out as trans in 2016. They have been on the
This Reboot Republic talks to architect and analyst, Mel Reynolds. Emily Duffy, former deputy director of Uplift, Emily Duffy and Dublin City Independent Councillor, John
Last week as the 100 year Commemoration of the Partition of Ireland took place in Armagh, we were chating again with socialist Unionist, Sam Mcilwaine.
Tortoise Shack twitter followers might’ve seen a thread/debate recently involving UCC Economist and former head of the fiscal advisory council, Seamus Coffey, Nevin Economic Research
We might have heard of the term incels, but what do they actually do and should we be afraid of them? Joining me to discuss
This week in front of our live Tortoise Shack Members we recorded a very different, difficult, enraging and at times hopeful Sunday Special. We were
Our guest on ConversayTrans this week is the illustrious Jayson Pope, a young activist who found community and conviction in the BeLonGTo Youth Services. He
This Reboot Republic podcast is the second of our Budget 2022 Panel analysis and gets a social justice and equality analysis of Budget 2022 its
Curious about poppers and using them during sex? You’re not alone, and author Adam Zmith has just published an excellent book about the history of poppers
This Reboot Republic podcast is the first part of our Budget 2022 Panel Analysis. This first panel of four guests gets a social justice and
This was recorded for our patreon members on Sept 17th. But given the Tánaiste’s recent and unhelpful comments on scoliosis we’re posting it now here
Last week Economist at Trinity College Dublin, Ronan Lyons, rejoined us on the tortoise shack to dig into housing policy and the supply challenges. We
This Reboot Republic podcast Rory and Tony discuss the scandal of NAMA’s continued sale of land and property to cuckoo investor funds, its failure to
We were putting together today’s podcast on NAMA (out now on the patreon feed) and adding the “patreon ad”, when the conversation got a bit
One of the most common questions we hear is ”how do I speak to my kids about consent?’, and at what age. To explore this,
We’ve just finished recording a really excellent Sunday Special. Joining Martin and Tony are journalist with the Dublin Inquirer, Shamim Malekmian, Author, Alvagh Cronin, Mr
As part of our continued coverage of the ‘historic’ Minimum Corporation Tax Rate deal this Reboot Republic talks with Jorge Coronado who is a sociologist,
This week Alexandra and Jules speak with Philippa Ryder, a noted activist and writer, about her youth, coveting her sisters dress as a young child,
Do you know what your sex toys are made of? some sex toys are made of material that can melt, which is definitely not what
It was a pleasure to be joined in The Tortoise Shack with Réiseal Ní Chéilleachair who is Head of International Advocacy with Concern Worldwide and
In this crossover Reboot Republic and Echo Chamber podcast, Rory and Martin dissect the Budget to see what impact it is likely to have. Rory
We were joined by Independent International Development Consultant, Researcher Affiliate with the Cambridge Central Asia Forum and lead author of the report joint Oxfam and
This Reboot Republic Podcast talks to Mike Allen, Director of Advocacy of homelessness charity, Focus Ireland and Ann-Marie O’Reilly, Policy officer with Threshold, the national
We speak a lot about sexual wellness on the podcast, but what actually is sexual wellness, and how can we enjoy it? For the 100th
On this weeks Sunday Special we were joined by new public rep for PBP Clondalkin, Darragh Adelaide and Senior Reporter with the Business Post, Killian
This Reboot Republic podcast discusses what should be in Budget 2022 with Dr Tom McDonald of the Nevin Economic Research Institute and Dr Tricia Keilthy,
Whistleblowers are responsible for identification and recovery of more money than all the regulatory bodies of the EU combined. So why is it that ‘Whistleblower’
This Reboot Republic talks about what should be in the upcoming Budget 2022 to deliver affordable housing with Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson, Eoin O Broin
It was a pleasure to speak with one of the worlds leading voices on tax, inequality and international development, economist, senior economic justice adviser and
This Reboot Republic podcast brings back one of listeners’ favourite guests – economist with SIPTU, Michael Taft. We talk about what measures should be introduced
As part of our coverage of global tax avoidance/abuse and Ireland’s part in it, we were joined by Zambia based Policy Researcher and Advocacy Manager
Popeye was on to something when he gulped down tons of spinach, as spinach is one of the best things you can eat for wellness-
Joining Martin and Tony to discuss the week that was are comedian, Killian Sundermann, writer and activist, Emma DeSouza and Sinn Féin health spokesperson, David
In this episode Jules and Alexandra are joined by Greta – from The Small Trans Library Dublin, a lending library of trans-authored books for trans
This Reboot Republic #HousingShock podcast talks to Professor Kieran McQuinn, of the ESRI, the Economic and Social Research Institute, about understanding why we are in
Longtime listeners will remember Noel McGree for blowing the whistle within the Irish Prison Service, only to pay with the loss of his career and
On Monday we recorded a podcast for our patreon supporters with Irish Times Journalist, Jack Power, around the most recent revelations contained in a report
In this Reboot Republic, Rory (and Tony) are joined by An Rabharta Glas – Green Left Councillor in Cork City, Lorna Bogue and Researcher, Urban
Sex isn’t just fun – its medicine and a way to heal from trauma. To explain how this works, I’m joined by Devi Ward Erickson
This week Martin and Tony were joined by panelists Shamim Malekmian of the Dublin Inquirer, Maria Delaney of Noteworthy, Prof Joe Haslam and we had
Join us as we launch the second season of ConverSayTrans! In our first episode we talk to Amrou Al-Kadhi. Amrou is a well established writer
This Reboot Republic talks to student representatives from across the country about the student accommodation crisis which has been described as the worst this country
As the Dáil returns from the summer recess, we caught up with Social Democrats TD for West Cork and her Party spokesperson for Agriculture and
Why Government Housing Policy is Inflating House Prices and Rents, with Mel Renolds This Reboot Republic talks to Architect and housing analyst, Mel Reynolds, about
There are a lot of different ways to think and talk about consent, and consent theory can update quickly as we learn more about consent
At noon we recorded another bumper Sunday Special with a brilliant panel of Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Emma DeSouza, Lilith Ferreyra-Carroll and Mick Clifford. We discussed
If you’re a long-time listener you’ll be aware that TCD’s PJ Drudy is one of our all-time favourite guests. So it was brilliant to catchup
This Reboot Republic Podcast is a special podcast discussing the recent report “Monitoring Adequate Housing in Ireland”, published by the Irish Human Rights and Equality
Joining us to discuss the new and shocking report from the Irish Council of Civil Liberties (ICCL) is Senior Fellow and whistleblower, Johnny Ryan. Johnny
The history of dating is a wild ride from personal ads that ‘proper’ women could write but not be seen to write, to swinger parties in
This week Vicky, Martin and Tony were joined by Head of Religions, Senior Lecturer in UCC, Amanullah De Sondy, Fianna Fáil Lord Mayor of Longford,
Fianna Fáil TD, Paul McAuliffe, joined us to discuss his party’s plan: Housing For All. We talk about the right to housing that is in
This Reboot Republic special is the fifth panel of analysis of the Government’s newly launched Housing for All Plan. It looks at the key parts
Martin and Rory were joined in the Tortoise Shack by Consultant Public Health Physician in Australia and a Senior Lecturer, Niall Conroy. We discuss recent
Is a dick pic perceived the same way for queer people using dating apps? How do we view digital sexual violence and digital consent? Joining
This Reboot Republic special is the 3rd panel of the analysis of the Government’s newly launched Housing for All Plan. It looks at the key
This Reboot Republic special is the second panel of the analysis of the Government’s newly launched Housing for All Plan. It looks at the key
This Reboot Republic special is an analysis of the Government’s newly launched Housing for All Plan. It looks at the key parts of the plan,
We’re going very deep on housing across the tortoise shack today. So I decided it would be good to ask Reboot Republic Host, Rory Hearne,
It was a pleasure to be rejoined on the tortoise shack by investigative reporter with Noteworthy and friend of the pod, Niall Sargent, to discuss
This Reboot Republic talks to Sandrine Uwase Ndahiro, an English Ph.D. student in the University of Limerick, co-producer of a documentary entitled Unsilencing Black Voices
With OnlyFans in the news lately for attempting to remove all sexual content from their platform, its important to listen to the sex workers affected
Following on from the SW Committee and PAC Committee hearings into bogus self employment, Martin has lodged a formal complaint with the Clerk of the
It feels like two steps forward & then kicked three steps back: Systemic racism, mental health and the Traveller accommodation crisis with the Cork Traveller
Unwanted choking and facials- all far too common and all part of the spectrum of sex violence when done without consent. Joining me to discuss
In this #HousingShock episode of Reboot Republic Rory introduces and reads his recent two part article in the Irish Examiner, which outline that we can
Sex is a serious business for some, but where’s the space for the fun? Joining me this week is sex educator Tim Langan who chats
In this Tortoise Shack podcast Beirut based journalist, Hannah McCarthy, speaks with Irish man, James, who served with the British army in Afghanistan. They discuss
This Reboot Republic podcast discusses the problems with the Build-to-Rent developments being proposed and developed in Ireland by global investment funds. This podcast is about
There is a lot of information and misinformation out there on the topic of polyamory. To help us navigate our way through this, Ruth Crean
In this Reboot Republic Rory and Martin from the Echo Chamber Podcast are joined by Professor Aidan Regan, Associate Professor at the School of Politics
This Reboot Republic talks to Orla Kelleher, who is a graduate of law and completing her PHD in the Sutherland School of Law UCD on
Breakups are no fun, most of the time. But they are something that most of us will experience whether it is a good or bad experience.
We are joined on the Echo Chamber Pod by David Butler, who is dad to eight year old Bear, a child with profound disabilities. David
This week we are joined by youth worker, chronic illness advocate and mental health advocate amongst the ethnic minority community, Blessing, to talk all things
This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Rory Flood, contract lecturer in Queens University Belfast, about the growing reality of precarious work in third level institutions
(This was recorded as patron only in June) Many of you will have read the terrific article by writer and PhD candidate in Folk Music
While we must talk about sexual violence, we also need to talk about what happens afterwards. Victim blaming is prolific in many societies, and has a devastating
In this episode we are joined by Eric. We have a very insightful conversation about colourism were we touch on our experiences with the issue.
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(Happy Ep 601st!) With indoor dining opening up, we decided to talk with tortoise shack regular and member of ISAG, our friend, DCU’s Prof Anthony
This Reboot Republic talks to journalist Tanya Sweeny about her experience renting, and how she is facing her fifth move in eight years. This time
We might hear a lot about abuse and unhealthy relationships, but what does a healthy relationship actually look like? Here to help is sexologist Naomi
This week Benita and Joella are joined by Monica, who is also known as @drblondieperes on TikTok. They talk about her being Black and an
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This #HousingShock episode of Reboot Republic is a selection of speakers from a seminar chaired by Rory, that was organised by the Take Back the
On July 22 2011 a far-right extremist named Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, before going on a shooting
July is Disability Awareness Month so joining me to discuss sex and disability is activitist (and legend!) Alannah Murray. Alannah explains how the right to ride
We’ve just finished a packed Sunday Special were we took a deep-dive into all things Harm Reduction. Joining Vicky, Martin and Tony were Dr Garrett
It was a pleasure to be joined by two of the editors, Aoife O’Donoghue and Mairead Enright, to discuss what is an alternative executive summary
This week is international non-binary awareness week and to celebrate this I’m joined by Mx Bel Morrigan. Bel explains what being non-binary looks like, how other
Dublin has a new Lord Mayor in Labour Cllr Alison Gilliland, so we decided to chat to her. Alison outlines her ambitions for her term,
“They want to build walls around us, but not roofs over our heads!” In this Reboot Republic, I went out to visit and speak with
If you have a penis, there’s a high chance you might experience erectile dysfunction at some point regardless of age. Joining me this week is
We just finished what was without doubt one of my favourite Live Sunday Specials. We were joined by Emma DeSouza and Sam Mcilwaine to take
There’s no doubting that both Clare Daly and Mick Wallace have made headlines the last few months. Trips to Syria and Iraq have led to
Tomorrow, Saturday July 10th at 12 noon at the Spire on O’Connell Street, survivors of sexual abuse will meet to march to Leinster House and
In this week’s episode we review 20 years of research and data to bring you a comprehensive account of what we know about racism and
A few days ago we recorded a podcast with award winning journalist with the Irish Examiner and friend of the pod, Aoife Grace Moore, for
This Reboot Republic is an extra special episode with Dr Mike Ryan, Executive Director, of the World Health Organisation’s. Dr Ryan has been at the
Is the selfie a tool for empowerment or exploitation? Who really gets to control the image of women online? Joining me to discuss this on
It was a pleasure to be joined in the tortoise shack via zoom by An Rabharta Glas – Green Left, Michael Rafferty, about one of
It’s all about the b today- bisexuality! Joining me this week is Ellen Reid, a PhD researcher who looked at bisexualities and the experiences of
Joining me for an update on their stalking legislation campaign are Una Ring and Eve McDowell from stalking.ie. We discuss the impact on victims, and
We’ve just finished recording a terrific Live Podcast with Soc Dem member, Activist and Campaigner, Isabelle Flanagan, the man behind the fab Vintage Kitchen Restaurant,
Benita is back and we are joined by Silvia who tells us her story of becoming and being a teen mom. We delve into her
This Reboot Republic podcast talks to Colette Bennett, Economic and Social Analyst with Social Justice Ireland, and Ciaran Nugent, Economist with the Nevin Economics Research
It was a pleasure to be joined on the podcast by Investigative Journalist with noteworthy.ie, Niall Sargent, to discuss his in depth 3 part investigation
In this episode of The Beat Vicky speaks to Ruth Coppinger, politician and activist, about the killing of George Nkencho. We discuss the concerns she
As part of our ongoing coverage of the Dublin Bay South by-election, we were joined by People Before Profit candidate, Brigid Purcell, who spoke about
This Housing Shock episode of Reboot Republic talks to Ciaran Mulqueen of Crazy House Prices instagram and twitter account, who has been highlighting various aspects
As part of our ongoing coverage of the Dublin Bay South by-election, we were joined in the Tortoise Shack by Labour senator and candidate in
Discarded and Ignored. Where is the Vision to End Homelessness in Ireland? This Housing Shock episode talks to Louisa Santoro, CEO of Mendicity, Ireland’s oldest
In this episode Natasha talks to us about her experiences in Direct Provision and how it lead her to do amazing work with UNICEF and
We were joined by Social Democrats candidate in the upcoming DBS by-election, Sarah Durcan, to discuss why she is running and her ambitions for the
This week on Policed, we talk to Michelle Gavin, who worked for Debenhams in Waterford for over 25 years. She was on the picket in
Another fab live panel episode, this time on consent! Joining me for this live discussion were Kitty Stryker, Richard M.Wright, Siobhan O’Higgins, Lade Ganikale, and
We are all paying into the Common Agriculture Policy, but do we know where that money is going? Joining me on the podcast is Gerry
Today, the 23rd of June, is World Whistleblower Day. Our government has chosen not to celebrate the phenomenal work done by whistleblowers to improve Ireland
This Housing Shock episode of Reboot Republic talks to Jude Sherry and Frank O Connor from the Anois sustainable systems design agency about creating liveable
What kind of world would we be living in if we had a bill of sexual rights? Here to help us imagine this is Lisa
It was a pleasure to be joined for our 47th Live Sunday Special by Ast Prof of Architecture, Orla Hegarty, Human Rights Advocate and Writer,
Built Different is the new podcast from Joella Dhlamini and Benita Murinda that explores intersectionality through honest conversations. In this short introduction Joella and Benita
It was a pleasure to be joined on the tortoise shack by Alliance Party Cllr and Belfast City Mayor, Kate Nicholl. Kate, born in Zimbabwe,
This week we speak to Neil, whose sister Donna was killed while she was cycling in 2016. Neil talks to us about his interactions with
Sinn Féin Senator and candidate in the Dublin Bay South by-election, Lynn Boylan, joined us to talk about her taking a legal case to test
This Housing Shock episode of Reboot Republic, talks to Aoife Barry, Assistant News Editor and Reporter with TheJournal.ie, Cónal Thomas, reporter with the Journal.ie. and
As hundreds of people marched, and burned a United Ireland banner, in Belfast yesterday evening, we sat down to talk with self-described “ordinary working class,
It was a pleasure to be joined on the tortoise shack by the Chairperson of the Mica Action Group, himself an affected homeowner, Eamonn Jackson,
This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Mick Byrne, housing expert from UCD. We talk about the implications of the macro-economic shift at a global level;
Sexual violence is prevalent in our society, but there is hope for people who have experienced this, and there are lots of different ways to
We’ve just finished another terrific Live Sunday Special as Dr Vicky Conway led Martin and Tony, along with our special guests, Janet Ní Shúilleabháin and
Listeners might remember last summer when we spoke with economist, hedge fund manager and co-author of Angrynomics, Eric Lonergan, about the radical steps he suggested
This week we consider and focus on the Garda role of road safety. In particular, Conn from Cork talks to us about his experiences of
It was a pleasure to be rejoined on the tortoise shack by the Head of Advocacy for the Nobel Prize nominated Global Alliance for Tax
Author, Activist, a founder of the Bloody Sunday Justice campaign and (in my eyes) Historian, Tony Doherty, was only 9 years of age when his
We’re joined by Prof Clifford Stott of Keele University, a world leading researcher on crowd psychology who has long been involved in advising police forces
This Housing Shock episode of Reboot Republic talks about the dramatic report of the ESRI that recommends a doubling of capital spending on public housing
Yes disabled people have sex, but you often wouldn’t think so if you believed the media or some medical personnel. Thankfully, activist Andrew Gurza is
This week Martin, Vicky and Tony were joined by journalist Hana Salah in Gaza and recovering journalist Conall Ó Fárharta to discuss the latest in
(TW: Contains sensitive material some listeners may find disturbing) Longtime listeners will know that Mick Finnegan is a good friend of the Tortoise Shack and
It was a pleasure to be joined by Jon Schwarz of theintercept.com to chat all thing US politics. We discuss the AP’s firing of Emily
This week our very own James Leonard, of the Two Norries Podcast, talks to us about his experience of policing. We consider how young people
Joining me for a live panel to discuss LGBTQIA representation, queer joy, and more are trans & intersex activist and scholar Adeline Berry, artist and
It was great to chat again on the shack with our friend, journalist Hana Salah in Gaza. Unfortunately the updates, despite the end of the
It was a pleasure to be joined by Professor of Human Rights Law in the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast, Colin Harvey, to discuss
If you ever wondered what it was like to shoot socially distanced porn in the pandemic, my guest this week is here to tell you all
In what is always the best podcast of the week, we were delighted to be joined by writer, activist and Good Friday Agreement advocate, Emma
In this episode of Policed: the Beat we talked to Helen Hall, CEO of the Policing Authority, about a consultation currently running on what should
This Reboot Republic talks to Una Mullally, journalist and broadcaster and columnist with the Irish Times, about the housing crisis, the investor funds, the political
We were delighted to be joined by Sinn Féin Seantor, Lynn Boylan, to discuss the ridiculous situation that means the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), which
In the 20th episode of Policed in Ireland, we hear from Kayleigh, about her experiences of reporting sexual violence to An Garda Síochána. We know
Journalist, Roman Protasevich was forced from a Ryan Air flight between Athens and Vilnius, by the Belarussian authorities, in what is by all definitions a
Last week we spoke with filmmaker and director of the documentary Unquiet Graves, Sean Murray. We discussed his work and the reaction to it by
This Reboot Republic episode talks with Longford native James Cawley, who is Policy Officer for Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI). James outlines his own experience
To peg or not to peg, that is the question. Joining me this week to discuss the world of strap on play is the legendary
We have just finished our 43rd Sunday Special and we covered a lot. I want to thank our guests, Editor of the Southern Star, Siobhan
As the ceasefire comes into effect, I talked with our friend and Gaza based journalist Hana Salah, about the last 11 days, the cost of
This Reboot Republic talks with Mamobo Ogoro, social psychologist, singer, artist and founder of new media platform, Gorm Media. The podcast opens with Mamobo singing
We were delighted to be joined by our friend, Gaza based journalist, Hana Salah, to discuss the latest events on the ground, the impact on
Vicky is joined, in this episode of The Beat by Sharda Murria of Birmingham City University, to talk about Body Worn Cameras. With legislation in
It’s Eurovision week! So of course we had to have a bonus episode to mark the glorious campness of Eurovision. Joining me to chat about
A few weeks ago we recorded an interview with the Senior Director of Engineering on NASA’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter, Loay Elbasyouni. This was out for
Earlier today I caught up with our friend in Gaza, journalist, Hana Salah to look in some detail at the damage done to Gaza’s economy
This Reboot Republic talks with Prof. Lorcan Sirr, of TUD Dublin and Killian Woods, Senior Reporter with the Sunday Business Post, about the Government’s proposed
Anal play is fun for a lot of people, but this episode reminds us that its important to have the right tools for the job.
Earlier we recorded a packed Sunday Special in front of a live online audience of our supporters. As always, it was the best podcast of
(TW: This short podcast contains audio that some listeners may find distressing) We were joined by our friend in Gaza, journalist Hana Salah to get
We were up early talking with our friend in Gaza, journalist, Hana Salah. She explained how the relentless air strikes have forced families from homes
New legislation proposes the creation of an Independent Examiner of Security Legislation who will review how security powers are used, and whether they are adequate
Oliver Callan, comedian, satirist, analyst, of the infamous Callan’s Kicks on RTE, joins Rory Hearne on this Reboot Republic podcast. The Teesh-Tanaise-Teesh opens the show,
TW: This podcast contains audio that some listeners may find disturbing We’ve just finished recording another podcast with our friend in Gaza, journalist, Hana Salah.
This Reboot Republic talks with the Ombudsman for Children, Niall Mulldoon. Niall outlines his experience of his first five years as Ombudsman and the key
Regular listeners of the tortoise shack would be familiar with our friend and frequent contributor, Gaza based journalist, Hana Salah. As tensions in the region
The sale of 170 houses to an Investment Fund has sparked a conversation amongst the public that listeners of the shack will have been having
While an orgasm gap might seem simple on the surface, there can be so much more behind it. Joining me this week to discuss this
This week for the Live Sunday Special it was a pleasure to be joined by founder of the Muslim Sisters of Eire, Lorraine O’Connor, Madrid
Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Mick Clifford, joined Tony to host a debate on the solutions to the issue of Bogus Self Employment. Unite
This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Niamh Cummins, about mental health and Pieta’s Darkness into Light fundraising event, which takes place Saturday morning May 8th.
As we bring our first season of ConverSayTrans to a close, Alex and Jules, talk to each other about their own personal items, share their
In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Kildare Councillor Aidan Farelly, member of the Social Democrats, youth worker, and Lecturer in the Department of Applied
It was a pleasure to be joined in the tortoise shack by Writer, Author and Troubles historian, Dr Gareth Mulvenna. We discussed the recent scenes
It was a pleasure to be rejoined in the tortoise shack by investigative reporter with Noteworthy, Niall Sargent, to discuss his latest 2 part report
Prof Yvonne Daly joins me on this episode of the Beat, to talk about new research that she and I have been doing on your
This Reboot Republic podcast talks to Sandrine Ndahiro, a PhD student in Contemporary African Literature at the University of Limerick and co-producer of the documentary
Did you know that there is currently no law against stalking in Ireland? With stalking being an issue that a lot of people experience, we
We’ve just finished recording our 40th Live Sunday Special and it was terrific. Joining Martin and Tony were Actor, Writer and Adoption Rights Activist, Noelle
It was a pleasure to be joined by Human Rights Lawyer with Phoenix Law, Darragh Mackin and Sinn Féin Senator, Lynn Boylan, to discuss the
This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Clare Kelly, Associate Professor, in the School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin and member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy
Joining me for a live panel to discuss what sex and relationships look like in Ireland now are sex educator Grace Alice O ‘Shea, sex
Many of you will have heard the full (patron only) Reboot 100 podcast. It was a jam packed two and a half hours of amazing
This Reboot Republic episode of Housing Shock, which discusses the big housing issues and how to fix our broken housing system talks with Killian Woods,
If you listened to the Sunday Special you would have heard us say that we would be covering the concerns around the National Marine Planning
We were delighted to be joined in the tortoise shack via zoom by European Media Director with Human Rights Watch, Andrew Stroehlein. Andrew gives us
We’ve heard about mindfulness when it comes to yoga or mental health support, but it can also be used to improve your sex life and
This week Tony and Martin were joined by Environmental Law Officer, Attracta Uí Bhroin, Unite Trade Unionist, Rhona McCord and Beiruit based journalist and lawyer,
It was a great pleasure to be joined in the tortoise shack by NI’s Commissioner for Children, Koulla Yiasouma. We discuss the recent riots in
This week’s guest is Ariel. Ariel is an Argentinian born activist who was involved in the pro choice and trans equality movements in Ireland in
It was a pleasure to catch up with our friend in Gaza, journalist, Hana Salah. We discuss the latest situation with COVID, the crippled economy,
It was a pleasure to speak again with Caroline Othim who is the Campaigns and Policy Coordinator, Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya, with the Nobel
In this episode of Policed: The Beat Vicky chatted to Haritha Olaganathan of Youths Against Racism and Inequality (YARI). Following the shooting of George Nkencho
In advance of the 3rd annual Housing Conference in NUI Maynooth, in collaboration with Reboot Republic, Rory reads his article published in the Irish Times,
A couple of weeks ago Scottish comedian, actor and writer, Eleanor Morton, posted a hilarious and all too real parody sketch of a female podcast
We were delighted to be joined in the tortoise shack by William Cummings about the publication of the Our Voice report, That was produced by
Friend of the pod, tortoise shack royalty and solicitor acting for Digital Rights Ireland joined us to discuss the first even Mass Action under GDPR
On Friday the 9th of April, we held a Live Reboot Republic Podcast with an audience of tortoise shack supporters. Senator Lynn Ruane joined Rory
IBSA is a very common problem in Ireland unfortunately, and we are still understanding the scale of this form of violence. This episode is a
We just finished recording our Live Sunday Special. Martin and I were joined by investigative journalist with Noteworthy, Maria Delaney to discuss her recent story
It was great to be rejoined in the tortoise shack by aspiring lawyer and human rights activist, Ibrahim Halawa. We just wish it was under
For this week’s episode we are joined by This is Me founder and Community Aid Officer with TENI, Noah Halpin. Noah brings a sculpture made
This Reboot Republic podcast talks to a panel of special needs assistants, teachers, and early years educators. Rory is joined by guest co-host Jana Lyons,
We were delighted to be joined in the tortoise shack by Press Secretary of the US based Debt Collective, Braxton Bevington. We discussed the origins
In this episode 4 of Housing Shock I talk to Orla Hegarty, of the UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, about the housing
We decided to catchup with Irish Daily Mail journalist, Craig Hughes, around the continuing scandals around vaccine queue jumping. Craig tells us where the story
Threesomes – treble the fun? Sometimes, sometimes not. Threesomes can be a great experience or a negative one, and to guide us along the process
We just finished a terrific Live Sunday Special. This week Tony walked Martin (Echo Chamber), Vicky (Policed) and Hannah (new podcast Rewind coming soon) through
This Reboot Republic welcomes back Niall Conroy, Irish consultant in Public Health working in Australia. We discuss Mandatory Hotel Quarantine, vaccines and a global strategy,
We hadn’t spoken to Soc Dem’s co-leader, Catherine Murphy, in a while. So we had plenty to chat about. Catherine tells us about the new
This week we talk with nonbinary disability activist Alannah O Neill Murray about their favourite book as well as trying to navigate the lgbtqia scene
This Reboot Republic podcast discusses the issue of schools and COVID19, how they can be kept open and safe for the school community, in conjunction
It was a pleasure to be joined by Green Party Cllr in Belfast, Brian Smyth, about recent acts of violence on the streets of Belfast,
We were rejoined in The Tortoise Shack by the man responsible for making Leo Varadkar’s leaking of a confidential agreement public, Chay Bowes. We discuss
This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Niamh Cummins, an educator and public health researcher specialising in health services research. Niamh explains the role and importance
We had discussed marking our 500th episode in some sort of BIG show, but as we were always the no frills podcast, we decided it
This episode of Housing Shock talks to Dr Phil Lawton, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography in Trinity College Dublin. We discuss what will
Sexuality itself is a spectrum, and within that asexuality is its own spectrum. Joining me this week to explore what asexuality means is activist Yasmin
This week James Leonard of the Two Norries took us through the stories of the week. We we’re joined by journalist with the Business Post,
This is a combined Reboot Republic & Echo Chamber podcast where Rory & Martin talk to Professor Anthony Staines of DCU, and the Independent Scientific
We were joined in The Tortoise Shack by Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent, Hugh O’Connell, to talk about the how and why (wrongly) RTE
In this week’s episode of #ConverSayTrans Jules and Alexandra talk to intersex, trans and sexworker activist Adeline Barry. Adeline talks about her time in the
In this episode of Reboot Republic we talk to the Director of the mental health charity Lust for Life, Ciara O Connor Walsh, and Rory’s
We were delighted to be rejoined in the tortoise shack by Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald. We discussed the latest Covid changes, the failures
March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility, and to discuss some of the issues facing trans people currently Im joined by sex educator Andy Duran from
This Reboot Republic talks to Dr Tricia Keilthy, Head of Social Justice in the St Vincent De Paul about their recent research showing problems of
With Martin away at the Public Accounts Committee, I was delighted to be rejoined by Dublin Lord Mayor, Hazel Chu on recent events. As you
This is the second episode of Housing Shock – the regular side-series of Reboot Republic that discusses the big housing issues. This week Rory discusses
The 31st of March is Trans Day of Visibility, and in honour of this there are two episodes focusing on trans people this week. First
The stairlings team host their first live podcast with past guests and new contributors to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility #tdov2021. Listen to elders, young
For this weeks Live Sunday Special Tony was joined by Martin and by new tortoise shack member, Joella Dhlamini (Built Different is coming soon) as
In advance of Martin’s appearance at the Public Accounts Committee, the Irish Examiners’s Mick Clifford co-hosts with Tony in this podcast discussing bogus self employment.
Cities are becoming increasingly unliveable for most people. Costs are rising but incomes are not. Sky-high rents, evictions, homelessness, and substandard housing are common realities
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you will have heard that the Beacon Hospital gave “excess” vaccines to the teachers of a private school
It was a pleasure to be rejoined in the tortoise shack by Labour candidate for the upcoming Seanad by-election, Ciarán Ahern. We discussed his last
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said yesterday that he wants to see “tougher interrogation” of Zero Covid advocates on exactly what they want. So in this Reboot
We were delighted to be joined in the tortoise shack by Europe Correspondent for Euro News, Shona Murray. We talked Covid and the EU response,
This is our second in partnership with the Nobel Peace prize nominated, Global Alliance for Tax Justice. We are joined from Nairobi by Caroline Othim,
Sex work takes a lot of different forms, and this week sex worker and educator Andre Shatki is here to talk us through her experiences.
This Reboot Republic Podcast talks to Dr Julien Mercille, of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (ISAG) about the inadequacies of current Government measures to suppress
This week Martin took James Leonard of the Two Norries, Hannah McCarthy from the upcoming Réwind Podcast, Dr Sindy Joyce and myself through some of
This Reboot Republic podcast is the first of the Housing Shock podcasts that will be taking a regular look at the big housing issues in
We were delighted to be rejoined by Head of the Portugese Dissuasion Commission, Dr Nuno Capaz, to talk Harm Reduction, Decriminalisation, the impact of Covid-19
In this week’s episode of #ConverSayTrans features Ollie Bell! Ollie is agender poet and trans activist who co-founded Trans and intersex Pride. They talk with
We were delighted to be rejoined by Gaza based journalist and friend of the podcast, Hana Salah, about her incredible story of Palestinian prisoners smuggling
This Reboot Republic podcast sets out the case for inserting the Right to Housing in the Irish Constitution, and why a Referendum is needed. It
It was a great pleasure to be joined by UCD Professor Emeritus and member of Universal Basic Income Ireland, John Baker. We had a great
Ever think porn isn’t for you and you’re more of an imagination person? Maybe erotica is for you so! Joining me this week is erotica writer
We have just finished what was a difficult, but necessary podcast with you, our community. We discussed the hurt caused by the tweets posted by
It was a pleasure to be joined singer, artist, filmmaker and psychotherapist, Anne Marie Kelly to discuss her short film (more a parable) God Given
In this Reboot Republic talks to Dr Niall Conroy an Irish consultant in public health medicine working in Queensland Australia. Dr Conroy explains the successful
This week’s episode of #ConverSayTrans features Eilís ‘Pidge’ Ní Fhlannagáin @dirtycitybird. Eilís is a programmer and trans activist and abortion rights campaigner since the 90s
As more children prepare to return to school we are joined in the #tortoiseshack by two members of Parents United: Olive O’Connor, who is an
In this episode of Policed: The Beat, Vicky is joined by Prof Ursula Kilkelly and Dr Louise Forde to discuss a new piece of research
A Tortoise Shack member said that we should speak with writer, musician (and writer-musician) historical entertainment provider and grafter, Paddy Cullivan. So we called him
For International Womens Day, we held a live panel with some incredible sex educators such as Tatyannah K. King, Ginny Fitzgerald, Robin Wilson-Beattie, Justine Ang
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