Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
Gold Hat ProductionsFree State is a podcast for the curious that stimulates, provokes, challenges and entertains, while never taking itself too seriously. Free State covers topics from sport to politics, love to loss, the human condition and how to fix the world, with guests from across the planet including Nigerian princes, former Prime Ministers, ex convicts, footballers, boxers and extraordinary people from every ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 431 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsSports News | |||
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What will it take to unite Ireland? In a live Free State we took that question (and Dion) to West Belfast.
We were joined by Paul Howard, author of the brilliant new novel ‘A Nation Once Again’ about the government department secretly planning for ... more
Joe and Dion look at the 'cruel and unknowable' Donald Trump, and how Qatar are regretting getting friendly with the 'hyena' in the White House. Meanwhile, the Man With Zero Political Convicton, Keir Starmer, is stepping down as a MP mere weeks after... more
Should Andy Burnham have a say in the future of Northern Ireland? Could "Kitchen Appliances : The Musical" be the next big thing at the Fringe? And will Dion be shunned by the Dungiven whatsapp group when he heads to Belfast this Thursday with Joe to... more
Referees are abused and derided. They are mocked and pursued but what does their demonisation tell us about the world we live in today? William Ralston talks to Dion about his deep dive into the world of refereeing. He talks about his own attempts to... more
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- A perfect spicy cocktail of politics, sport, social commentary
Brolly and Fanning serve up a smart and hard hitting combination of politics, sport, and social commentary that’s honest, humorous and hard-hitting. Joe’s not to everyone’s cup of tea, but you can’t argue with his knowledge and experiences.
Apple Podcasts5Daithios
Ireland3 months ago While generally an interesting chat. The petty squabbling, bickering and overtalking, often an annoying feature, was overwhelming today. A pity, as there's a lot to be said about the degree to which the rugby schools of south Dublin draw their ethos from the British empire and defer to the UK as a result. It may explain why our civil service is so keen to transpose UK law onto our statute books
Podcast Addict39 months agoSkrynesaver- Give Eoin a job
Just loved the recent show with Eoin O Broin, it is a travesty that someone with a vision, strategy and such a clear understanding how we got here and how to get out of the mess our housing policy is currently in. If FG and FF weren’t still mesmerised by Maggie Thatcher they would recognise housing for the nation emergency it is and go cross party and bring Eoin in. More chance of pigs taking flight or a full episode of your podcast with Dion being allowed to finish a sentence without Joe interr... more
Apple Podcasts5Fred and Friend
United Kingdom9 months ago - Go easy on us Joe
Love the show and Joe is so straight talking that it makes me laugh out loud. But go easy on the doomsday stuff, we all need some hope. Joe try and look at what we need to do to get back to some sort of “rules based world “.
Keep it up guys.
Apple Podcasts5KnobheaderUnited Kingdom9 months ago - Monday Club
This is dire….first time I’ve listened ,via this episode…I follow many podcasts…but truly the plodding self regarding dull “dialogue” is without compare….stick to the day jobs lads…🙄…10 mins of my life I won’t get back…
Apple Podcasts1pokey marleyUnited Kingdom9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #93 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #231 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Spotify | #103 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #221 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #11 | Ireland/News/Politics |
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summary: Free State delivers provocative, often sharp-edged conversations spanning politics, sport, culture, and personal life. With two Irish hosts who pull in guests from journalism, literature, sport, and public life, it blends hard-edged takes with humor and storytelling. Episodes frequently tackle social issues, national identity, and the economics and governance of sport, offering insight for listeners who enjoy interactions between opinion, history, and contemporary events. Notably, the hosts' chemistry and fearless, unapologetic takes tend to drive the show's distinctive voice, making it a strong fit for audiences that relish candid debate and cross-disciplinary analysis.
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Recent guests on Free State include:
1. William Ralston
2. Philip O'Connor
3. Annie Jacobsen
4. Melissa Reddy
5. Michael Thomas
6. John Ware
7. Joseph O'Neill
8. Eamon Dunphy
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