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Shattered Lives

Reach Ireland Podcasts
Conor Mcgregor
Ireland
Dublin
Kinahan Cartel
Nikita Hand
Garda Síochána
Gerry Hutch
Richard Satchwell
Tina Satchwell
Daniel Kinahan
Garda
Gardaí
Michael Gaine
Organized Crime
Sean Mcgovern
Murder
Graham Dwyer
James Lawrence
Gardai
Kinahan-Hutch Feud

Shattered Lives is Ireland’s premier crime podcast. It’s hosted by Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole, two of Ireland’s leading crime reporters. It examines gangland feuds, murder investigations, major trials, and the biggest crime stories in Ireland.

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Latest Episodes

Mick talks to investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre, who has just published a book on the Noah Donohoe mystery. Donal pulls no punches in his assessment of the PSNI investigation into the 14-year-old’s disappearance and death.

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Heartbreaking scenes in Waterford as family and friends gathered to say their final goodbyes to Philip and Kim English and their two sons, Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9, who died in a suspected arson attack on their home.

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The son of a Waterford arson victim has revealed he fears for his own life after speaking out about the horrific attack that killed four members of his family.

Philip and Kim English and their two young sons, Callum and Jayden, were killed when thei... more

Mick is joined by colleague Danny De Vaal to discuss the horror arson attack in Waterford that killed four members of the innocent English family. They examine the Garda probe into the tragedy - and explain why officers believe the family were target... more

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Recent Guests

Danny Deval
Crime reporter who covered the Waterford funerals
Episode: 'VICTIMS OF A WEB OF EVIL!' Heartbreak as Waterford Family of Four Laid to Rest After Arson
John James English
Son of Philip English and family member of the victims of the Waterford arson attack
Episode: 'THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL A HERO' Son Reveals Dad Saved Two Children Before Dying in Waterford Arson
Danny De Vaal
Crime reporter who reported from the scene in Waterford
Reach Ireland
Episode: Waterford manhunt
Marvin Herbert
Former British gangster who describes himself as a friend of Daniel Kinahan
Independent interviewee
Episode: Daniel Kinahan back in court as ex gangster pal defends him
Peter Woods
Former detective sergeant involved in Nikita Hand investigation
Garda Síochána (Ireland)
Episode: Detective who investigated Conor McGregor found Nikita Hand to be ‘credible’
Caio Benicio
Deliveroo driver who intervened during the incident
Deliveroo
Episode: Crèche worker and Deliveroo rider recall intervening as children were attacked
Zahra Coughlan
Sister of Alex Coughlan
Family of Alex Coughlan
Episode: Mother of Alex Coughlan speaks, Qayyum murder suspect on the run
Bridget Coughlan
Mother of Alex Coughlan
Family of Alex Coughlan
Episode: Mother of Alex Coughlan speaks, Qayyum murder suspect on the run
Aliyah Balogun
Sister of Qayyum Balogun
Family of Qayyum Balogun
Episode: Mother of Alex Coughlan speaks, Qayyum murder suspect on the run

Hosts

Paul Healy
Host of Shattered Lives; Irish crime journalist with extensive field reporting and investigative experience
Michael O'Toole
Co-host and crime reporter; experienced Irish crime journalist with on-the-ground reporting and courtroom coverage

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 777 ratings
  • Shattered Lives

    I live on quiet Vancouver Island. The only danger we face at night on the parkway are the presence of deers. I was shocked to discover the existence of joyriding and the unimaginable consequences of this criminal activity. I agree that pursuit training is not the solution. I imagine a future where identified vehicles will be intercepted and stopped by radar-controlled technology.

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    VivianeViviane
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Libra76$!
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a good few years now and still find it very enjoyable. Paul and mick go the extra yard in research and fact checking so their content is always brilliant re : all things Irish crime. Good easy listening style , and I like the dynamic between them. Cheers fellas 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skint mob
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Best Irish Crime Pod

    Loving this format, the on the scene updates are something not done in Ireland before.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LillyBubbles85
    Ireland8 months ago
  • Podcast

    Hi lads absolutely love your podcasts look forward to them every week enjoying it more now with the extra ones .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mahogany 1964
    Ireland8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate on-the-ground updates and ethical considerations in reporting.
Some criticisms note audio quality and occasional self-referential tangents from hosts.
Positive reception for rigorous, well-researched crime reporting and banter between hosts.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#249
United Kingdom/True Crime
Spotify
#34
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#123
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#156
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#24
Ireland/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Waterford manhunt
Q: What happened and when was the alarm raised?
Danny says a suspected petrol bomb was thrown at the family's front door shortly after 5 a.m. on Tuesday, starting a fire. Neighbours heard cries for help and emergency services responded.
Waterford manhunt
Q: What can you tell us about the victims?
Danny identifies the adults as Philip and Kim English and says their children Callum, 12, and Jayden, nine, also died. Two other children were critically injured.
'THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL A HERO' Son Reveals Dad Saved Two Children Before Dying in Waterford Arson
Q: Tell us a little bit about your father, what sort of man was he?
English remembers his father as funny and present when his children needed him, and says he did his best to care for them and Kim.
'THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL A HERO' Son Reveals Dad Saved Two Children Before Dying in Waterford Arson
Q: How are you coping?
English says he is struggling with grief, lack of sleep and online blame, but tends to put on a brave face. He also describes earlier hardships, including homelessness and prison, and says he wants the truth and justice for his family.
'VICTIMS OF A WEB OF EVIL!' Heartbreak as Waterford Family of Four Laid to Rest After Arson
Q: What happened during the service?
The service included tributes from clergy and relatives, personal mementos at the altar, calls to confront drugs and addiction, and music as the coffins left the church.

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Two veteran Irish crime reporters anchor a deep, data-driven look at gangland conflicts, high-profile trials, and major investigations in Ireland. Episodes blend live courtroom color, on-the-ground reporting, and nuanced discussion of policing, ethics, and media coverage, with a steady focus on public safety, policy implications, and the human impact on victims and communities. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on journalistic accountability, procedural detail, and a balanced presentation that surveys both the investigative process and broader societal factors driving crime and sensationalism in the media landscape.

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Recent guests on Shattered Lives include:

1. Danny Deval
2. John James English
3. Danny De Vaal
4. Marvin Herbert
5. Peter Woods
6. Caio Benicio
7. Zahra Coughlan
8. Bridget Coughlan

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