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 | 205 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsPoliticsNews | |||
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When Donald McRae was a young sportswriter, Hugh McIlvanney told him one night at a bar in Las Vegas that as he made a life covering boxing, “ambivalence will be your constant companion”. McRae found the romantic in boxing and particularly in boxers.... more
Micheál Martin walked out of the Oval Office feeling triumphant. He had left the lion’s den - or the bully’s lair - without humiliation. Donald Trump demands craven obedience and while history might look differently on those who humoured him, the Tao... more
The Irish establishment is softening people up to sacrifice the country’s neutrality. But why? On Free State today, Joe and Dion look at how countries throughout history have been organised to prepare for war. They trade on anxiety and fear to push ... more
Colum McCann won’t look back. His life as a writer has always drawn him to the edge. In an exhilarating conversation on Free State today, McCann talks about what is needed to change the world at this time of peril. He speaks about his new novel Twist... more
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- Joe and Dion
Joe should give Dion more time to get his points out. But Dion knows so little about the the troubles (basic facts, events and personalities) and NI in general that I can forgive Joe.
Apple Podcasts4tjpagw
United Kingdom19 days ago - Fantastic podcast.
Joe and Dion yous are brilliant I’m so glad I discovered the podcast. Joe keep flying the flag and never let the free stater west brits win. Keep up the good work yous are both a credit. Muineachán Abú
Apple Podcasts5PIrish90
Ireland22 days ago - More Dion
Love the podcast but would love to hear more from Dion
Apple Podcasts5EstherB123Irelanda month ago - Insight
Joe and Dion make a great team. Insightful discussions and valuable history recounted. Joe takes no prisoners!
Apple Podcasts52amboriIrelanda month ago - White supremacists?
Jaysus Dion, he’s lost the plot now. White supremacists? Sure, there are of course white racists, but to blame all this horror on a white supremacists western conspiracy is kinda mad.
He’s acting like a barrister, who ignores all the evidence against this case, rather than a journalist who should at least try to give balance/ different views/ evidence. And then he shouts over you again and again Dion.
Ask him to read out the Hamas Charter. If you are courageous enough. Then ask him how many ... more
Apple Podcasts2Mickey Brisbane
Australia2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #64 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #150 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #134 | Australia/News/Politics |
Spotify | #150 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Ireland/News/Politics |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free State
What is Free State about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thought-provoking exploration of various societal issues, this podcast combines humor with serious reflections on politics, sports, culture, and human experiences. Its hosts tackle a range of topics from the complexities of Irish history and identity to contemporary political movements, reflecting on the influences of well-known figures as well as personal anecdotes. Each episode often features a mix of guest appearances and lively discussions, ensuring an engaging dialogue that invites listeners to contemplate critical themes while challenging the status quo of public discourse. The unique combination of the hosts’ backgrounds – one as a barrister advocating for social change and the other as an acclaimed interviewer – results in a compe... more
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