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After weeks of lockdown, we take a look at some of the effects of Covid19 on society. Are the restrictions too much or do they not go far enough? We discuss
This episode, we talk about Joe Exotic, the star of the Netflix documentary series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. Who is the real villain?
This episode we talk about the Coronavurus (COVID-19) and its effect it has had on our day to day lives so far.
We talk about Harry and Meghan and what the future holds for them after giving up their royal duties. We also discuss the term gammon. Is it a racial slur?
Do You Support Your Local Team? We all know a fan of Manchester United or Liverpool. But do enough of us support our local team like St Pats or Bohemians? The Premier League pumps huge amounts of money into advertising their league. A considerable amount then goes on marketing to Irish fans. Sure the League […]
Megan Rapinoe is quite a polarising figure. Is she an outspoken role model or a self obsessed egomaniac? The lads discuss Megan Rapinoe and women's football in general.
We discuss the rising trend of transgender kids. Is it wise to consider gender reassignment surgery for children or should they wait until they're adults to make such a life changing decision?
Who is Greta Thunberg? Is she a modern day climate change guru or is she being taken advantage of by her parents and the climate cult. We discuss it all.
Trevor Deely was last seen walking home after a work night out, being followed by a mysterious man in black. What happened to Trevor Deely?
We discuss the once untouchable John Delaney and his recent fall from grace.
Back to the football this week, were we chat about our recent performances under Mick McCarthy and the John Delaney protest or #Delexit.
In this episode we chat about the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Was she abducted or was there foul play by her parents?
Should Michael Jackson's music be banned from the radio? Should Chris Benoit be scrubbed from the WWE? This episode we talk about Cancel Culture.
In this episode we chat about the recent documentary 'Leaving Neverland' about the recent allegations of sexual abuse against Michael Jackson.
We also chat about the Momo Challenge which has caused alarm for parents recently but is there anything behind it or is it just mass hysteria?
Finally we talk about the internet and how we consume news and media.
The first American to scam a Nigerian
In this episode we chat about the current trend of faking hate crimes. Why would someone do this? It’s surprisingly more common than you might think.
In the current victim culture climate, a ‘victim’ will always need a ‘victimiser’ and if there isn’t one, well just pay a couple of lads to ‘oppress’ you*.
Begum all you want love, you’re not coming home.
At 15, Shamima Begum left her home in the Bethnal Green district in London to join ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) in Syria. After ISIL forces were defeated she was found in a Syrian refugee camp where she told reporters that she wanted to return to her place of birth, the UK.
Should we let someone back into a country which she essentially pledged to destroy? Or is she a victim of grooming by ISIL herself?
Blue in the face
In this post Obama, hyper racialised world we currently live in, is a white person portraying a black person
We are back to old skool yard this week with a soccer, football focused episode.
We look at the premier league results and ask Is the January transfer still exciting?
Damien Rice gives up an illustrious music career to play for Ireland?
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Producer: Sean Dempsey
We chat about the Covington Catholic smirking teenager, Nick Sandmann aka MAGA Kid and “Vietnam times veteran” Nathan Phillips.
Has fake news gone too far? Are MAGA caps a hate symbol? Should we outlaw smirking? Just what is the correct procedure when a toothless maniac bangs a drum in your face?
https://ia801500.us.archive.org/26/items/FakeNews_20190127/Fake%20News.mp3
Links:
The full unedited footage of the incident
Shortcut to the incident
The first CNN Report
The best of the Black Hebrew Israelites
Claims of a similar attack by Phillips in 2015
The reaction on twitter
NBC interview with Nick Sandmann
Nathan Phillips interview
Nathan Phillips in Skrillex video
Attacks on maga hats:
Teacher insults student
Students triggered by hat
Purple beanies ok, red caps not ok
Students kicked out of coffee shop
Maga hat offends diners
Student steals MAGA hat
Man in his 30 steals hat from teenager and throws drink in his face
Vape shops meltdown over hat
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We return to the podcast for 2019
We discuss THAT Gillette advert.
Also Dave has a doppelgänger.
In our Christmas special, we take a look at the lads predictions for the Premier League 2018/19.
Real Or No Real!
Can you guess which nonsense stories are real and which are made up.