(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 History at Trinity College Dublin, Jack Sheehan, in the Tribune. Link HERE We decided to get Jack on to talk about the article, kowtowing to foreign capital, our hollowed out cities, the shrinking public sphere […]
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 effect on victims. Joining me to discuss this are Gemma McNally and Michelle Caulfield, who have extensive experience supporting victims of all genders in the Galway rape crisis centre.We discuss why we victim blame, and […]
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. We also touch on Race relations in Ireland and how we are moving forward as a nation with the area of race. Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack
This podcast was recorded two weeks ago and was released to patreon members only, but we’re posting it now no paywall) We’ve just finished recording a podcast with Fianna Fáil’s Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien. We talked the Right to Housing and his advocacy for same, where we are now in terms of new homes post-Covid, what his targets are, […]
(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 Staines. We chat Delta, vaccines, jabs for kids, indoor dining, “manageable” deaths and then we ask can a world that couldn’t unify in the face of a global pandemic do so in the face of […]
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 its because the landlord says they want to move back in. Tanya talks about the impact on her as a parent, and her worries about the impact of moving again on her child. She also […]
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 Hutchings who works to help people understand what goes into a healthy relationship. She explores how we define our values, how we unpack the messages we get from Hollywood, lovebombing, cheating, and how we can […]
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 Irish GP, her social media presence and learning self acceptance. Find Monica HERE