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Big News Coming Soon Podcast

Alan Clarke
Mental Health
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Ireland
Comedy
Sligo
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Big News Coming Soon Podcast
Addiction
Parenting
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Alan Clarke
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Funeral Industry
London
Nathan Carter
BRB Homes
Irish Music
Tiktok
Politics

Big News Coming Soon Podcast with Alan Clarke.

Winner of Best Podcast In Ireland 2024 & 2026 at the Goss Awards.

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Latest Episodes

This week, I’m delighted to be joined by Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder, a familiar face from our TV screens over the years.

Pete and I had a brilliant, relaxed chat about his early life, how he found his way into the television indust... more

Sean Fox is a retired Eircom technician and lifelong farmer who has found an unexpected new audience on TikTok, thanks to his daughter Laura. Her wholesome videos capturing everyday life on the family farm have struck a chord with viewers around the ... more

Tom Murphy is a proud, born and bred Castlebar man with an inspiring story of ambition, resilience and taking a chance when life doesn’t go to plan.

Growing up on the Green in Castlebar, Tom had a simple ambition: to get a car, get out on the road a... more

In this episode, we sit down with Conor Moore, better known online as Conor Sketches, to hear the story behind his incredible rise.

From his early days working as a phone salesman to building a career in comedy and performing alongside some of the b... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Fox
TikTok sensation and former Eircom technician turned farmer
Independent creator / Farmer
Episode: Sean Fox - From Eircom to Internet Sensation
Tom Murphy
Castlebar-based CEO and founder of Pamex
Pamex Limited
Episode: Tom Murphy - Always Be Curious
Conor Moore
Conor Moore from Conor Sketches
Episode: Conor Sketches - Conor Moore
Mark Quinn
Priest, formerly a chef, who discerned a vocation to the diocesan priesthood after a series of transformative experiences
Catholic Church (Diocese of Tuam/Kalała area)
Episode: Fr Mark Quinn - "I was battling the thought"
Suzanne Rowe
West of Ireland businesswoman with a long career in travel and cruises
MSC Cruises (Head of Sales & Marketing for Ireland)
Episode: Suzanne Rowe - "If you're passionate, it will work out"
Mark Jordan
Highly trained pharmacist invited to answer listener questions
Pharmacist
Episode: BONUS: Ask The Pharmacist Part 1 - Mark Jordan
Jo Prendergast
Instagram beauty, skincare and fashion educator focused on mature women
EverythingJoLoves (Instagram)
Episode: Jo Prendergast - "Living with Lipoedema"
Padraig O'Hora
Mountaineer and former Mayo Gaelic footballer
Mayo GAA / Everest expedition team
Episode: Padraig O'Hora "Who cares how long it takes?"
Jodie McGuinness
Sister of Natalie McGuinness and advocate for mental health accountability
Episode: Natalie McGuinness "An avoidable tragedy"

Host

Alan Clarke
Host of the podcast, frequently guiding long-form conversations and interviews across topics from faith and community to business and culture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Always brilliant stories

    Alan has an amazing interview style. He really asks the interesting questions but more importantly he allows his guests to answer without interrupting. It’s a very natural style and definitely not what you get on every podcast. I love his interviews and look forward to them each week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trendy app
    Ireland13 days ago
  • Superb podcast

    Absolutely love this podcast so much so that my only listening at the moment is to hear all the interviews available on it so far! Class guests (whose choice, of course, speaks of the host/ inviter) and brilliant interviewer. Also love how the interviewer is not afraid to express his admiration for his guest. I especially appreciated his advice to and encouragement of the guest Ronan Mitchell. Looking forward to hearing more from this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarezMer
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Brilliant and Inspiring

    Raw emotion, honest and inspiring. Alan asked the perfect questions that encouraged Padraig to be so open. Best podcast in a while ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paula TeeBee
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Marie

    Absolutely excellent podcasts. Very genuine and honest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Food lover 2025
    Ireland8 months ago
  • Better and better

    Fair play to you Alan, such genuine interviews, really enjoyable listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Little Miss79
    Irelanda year ago

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Guests are diverse and share authentic, deep-dive stories that feel relatable.
Listeners appreciate candid, heartfelt conversations and the host's warmth.
The show balances serious topics with engaging, down-to-earth humor.

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Spotify
#71
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#78
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#134
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#20
Ireland/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sean Fox - From Eircom to Internet Sensation
Q: Tell me a little bit about yourself.
Sean Fox explains his background as a long-time Eircom technician turned farmer, emphasizing family roots in farming, life in Mullingar, and how his day-to-day experiences inspired his TikTok content.
Fr Mark Quinn - "I was battling the thought"
Q: What was the turning point that led you to consider priesthood?
It began with a growing sense of faith from childhood that intensified during travels, pilgrimages, and my experiences in the church; after returning from Medjugorje and a longer discernment process, I felt a clear pull toward priesthood and began formal discernment and formation.
BONUS: Ask The Pharmacist Part 1 - Mark Jordan
Q: Is it safe to give probiotics to teenagers or during pregnancy/breastfeeding?
Zenflore can be used with caution; there are age guidelines (Zenflore for kids 3 and up), and some contexts (pregnancy, breastfeeding) require medical consultation with a pharmacist or GP for personalized advice.
BONUS: Ask The Pharmacist Part 1 - Mark Jordan
Q: Can Zenflore be taken with other medications like thyroid meds or anticoagulants?
Zenflore Calm generally has no contraindications with common meds, but interactions are possible depending on the medication (e.g., warfarin) and individual health; always check with a pharmacist.
BONUS: Ask The Pharmacist Part 1 - Mark Jordan
Q: Would Zenflore Calm be good for anxiety, and should I try natural remedies before medication?
There are no simple 'natural' substitutes; anxiety treatment often benefits from a holistic approach including therapy, and Zenflore Calm can supplement a balanced lifestyle, but one should consult a GP if anxiety is significant or persistent.

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Recent guests on Big News Coming Soon Podcast include:

1. Sean Fox
2. Tom Murphy
3. Conor Moore
4. Mark Quinn
5. Suzanne Rowe
6. Mark Jordan
7. Jo Prendergast
8. Padraig O'Hora

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