Did you know that millions of people around the world have a foot fetish of some kind? To explore this, Im joined by pro dominatrix Domina Clarity who explains the roots of foot fetish, how people deal with shame, and why its so common. Find Clarity at dominaclarity.com or @domina_clairty on IG Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack << Back To The […]
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack It was a pleasure to be rejoined on the podcast for the first time in 2023 by primary school teacher and INTO union activist, Jana Lyons, (speaking in a personal capacity) to discuss the recent changes and actions within her profession. We discuss that pay rise and what message it sends to ordinary members and […]
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Invest the 20bn surplus in housing & climate-with economist Michael Taft In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks with economist with SIPTU Michael Taft, about what should be done with the budget surpluses of 20bn (and even could be 40bn). Michael outlines why the 20bn should not be saved away for pensions (which should be […]
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Leo Varadkar continually told the Dáil that our “eviction ban” was a winter eviction moratorium similar to that in other countries. So we decided to fact check his claim with our friend and regular tortoise shack contributor in Helsinki, Finland, Dan Nickstrom. Needless to say the facts did not support the Taoiseach’s claim. We also […]
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Human rights run like a thread through the Good Friday Agreement, including a right to Equality of Opportunity, but what does this aspiration mean in practice? And do the people of Northern Ireland really have equality of opportunity? Emma is joined by Women’s Sector Lobbyist Elaine Crory, and Shrapnel Podcast Host Sam McElwaine to discuss […]
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack (Editors note: Tony addresses the reaction to the Ditch, Niall Collins podcast and the criticisms of new media) Martin, Tony and Sam Mcilwaine sat down to chat about the news of the week both sides of the border and to get Sam’s report from his very productive few days at Queens University for the Agreement […]
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory chats with his brother, Declan, who has been living in Australia for over 11 years, about the housing crisis in Australia and their new turn to investor fund build to rents, and about floods and climate change, Declan’s experience of flooding in his home recently, and his work in the […]
When They are Too into You: Ep 145 First flushes of love can be super exciting, but can also obscure emotionally abusive behaviour. Mary Hayes from Women’s Aid talks to me about how to spot the signs of emotionally abusive behaviour in relationships and where to seek support. Find Women’s Aid at @womens_aid or 1800341900 and @toointoyou Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack << […]