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This week the lads have a quick catch up as Danny recovers from the plague and braces himself for fatherhood.  Mero is obsessed with M&S sweet treats and is baffled by the bowl of shamrock circus act in Washington. 

Movie buff and TV guru Brian Lloyd is back to chat about the recent Oscars and if the Academy Awards actually mean anything to the average movie fan.  We chat a little bit about nepobabies, must see TV, John Cena is a bad guy, and lots more.  WTSpod is available in all your podcasty places and we're on Instagram @WTSpod. 

Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Aoife Moore is back— talking truths, trolls, and trends in media. After a stint with the BBC, she’s taken the leap into freelance journalism, swapping the newsroom for her passion for investigative documentaries. In this chat, Aoife talks about the big decision to go solo, her love for storytelling, and why she’ll never miss Twitter. Plus, the story behind her number-one bestseller, the wild world of Irish dating apps, and how journalism (and the country) is in a bit of a state. 

John Ludden's back! We last spoke to John two years ago. Now, the relentless author behind Walking Down Warwick Road, and countless other football stories, joins us to chat about his latest book exploring Man United’s iconic 60s era – from the Busby Babes to European glory. ⚽ On the episode: John tells us why his United books are flooding the charts. Behind the scenes: Researching football history and forgotten stories. Thoughts on United’s future under Ruben Amorim. Remembering the golden days of Denis Law, the tragedy and triumph behind Munich memories,  Sir Matt Busby’s legacy, and lots more.

We're back!  After a quiet January and short winter hibernation, WTSpod has returned. This week, our guest is journalist and broadcaster Dion Fanning.  Dion is one half of the Free State podcast alongside Joe Brolly. He will be familiar to many from his work with Ireland Unfiltered, The Currency, Sunday Independent, and lots more. 

The annual WTS Christmas Special with Paul Howard and Gary Mackle is back – live from Paul's kitchen.  This year the lads grill Mero over his affiliation to football hooligans.  Gary has a new adult store partnership.  Paul shares a special Christmas recipe.  And Danny buys presents in a petrol station.  Thanks for listening in 2024, a very Happy Christmas and we hope 2025 is your best one yet. x 

This week we're joined by retired Irish Army Captain, Senator Tom Clonan. Tom is a fully Independent Senator - with no links to any political party. He is seeking re-election in the upcoming Seanad election, hoping to continue holding the government accountable.  Tom has been a tireless campaigner for the Rights of others - as an Army Whistleblower on Gender-Based Violence and as a Parent campaigning for the rights of Disabled Children, Adults, and the Elderly.  Tom is a strong advocate for Irish Military Neutrality. In this episode, we talk about Tom’s first term in Leinster House, his advocacy for people with disabilities, and we ask him to put on his military analyst hat to discuss the global security picture.

  This Week We dive into the murky world of fame and power with podcaster and media contributor Cassie Delaney, uncovering Sean 'Diddy' Combs' controversies and crimes — from white parties to freak-offs, abuse allegations, and much more. ✨ Plus:

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week, Hilary McGann returns to chat with us about the 2024 US Presidential Election results, surprises, fallout, and more! 

This week, we caught up with the amazing Elaine Burke — tech journalist, host with the brilliant For Tech Sake podcast, and regular contributor to national media. In this episode, we get into:

This week we sat down with the multi-talented Ross Browne —comedian, actor, writer, radio host, and even wrestler. Ross tells us about starting in stand-up comedy and wrestling adventures, being part of the amazing Young Offenders, and finding his love for radio.  In this episode, we dive into:

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod ♿ This week we're joined by Paralympic Champion Mark Rohan!

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we're talking Paris 2024 Olympics with journalist Philip O'Connor who joins us after two weeks in the French capital. 

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we're joined by Dr Colm Kearns from DCU to discuss his work with Tackling Online Hate in Football (TOHIF) which explores social media abuse, particularly in football.  Colm tells us about his research alongside colleagues in TOHIF and some of the fascinating details behind football fans darker online posts.  To learn more about TOHIF and the research they are doing, you can visit tohif.com   Also on this episode: Mero gushes over Rovers in Europe and the lads react to the gunshot heard around the world.   

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod A week for the lads to catch up and right wrongs but mostly wrong rights. 

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod  This week our ol' pal Fergal Devitt - otherwise known as WWE Superstar Finn Bálor - is back on the podcast to catch us up on all that's been happening since we last spoke.  Celebrating his 10th year with WWE, Finn talks to us about the highs and lows of his decade with the company - including his current run as a World Tag Team Champion alongside his former student and fellow Bray man, JD McDonagh (Jordan Devlin.)  We talk about his rivalry with WWE Hall of Famer Edge and the infamous 14 staples incident, his dream matches, the nuance of storytelling, and we hear about the art of making it all come together in front of a live audience and millions watching on TV.   

In 2015 Danny & Mero spent an afternoon chatting to the great Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh. Following the sad news of Mícheál's passing, we are republishing this episode from way back when.  Mícheál is, was, and always be a true great of broadcasting. He'll be remembered fondly and missed deeply.    Shine On, Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh   The two lads sat down with Micheál and heard all about his time growing up in Kerry, the history of Gaelic Games, stories across seven decades of sport from golf legend Peter Allis to the greatest hurler of all time Christy Ring. From Henry Shefflin to the great Dublin Kerry rivalry of years gone by.    It's not often the two lads are stuck for words but in the presence of greatness, and with a man who loves Ireland as much as Ireland loves him, you sit forward and listen to every word. In his unmistakable Kerry accent, Micheál kept millions of people company on Sunday afternoons and shared in some of the greatest moments of Irish sport ever witnessed, this week, he shared that

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod  Our guest for this episode is the brilliant Jane Casey who is sharing some of the weird and wonderful tidbits that make Ireland such an interesting place.  From secret tombs to origin stories and much more, Jane has been shedding light on some of Dublin and Ireland's lesser known history. You can follow Jane on Instagram and Tik Tok by searching for @janecasey.ie     

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod  On this week's episode...