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The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

Tortoise Shack Media
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Ireland’s original independent left leaning news, politics, and culture podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously and still punches well above its weight. Join critically acclaimed & derided hosts, Martin McMahon and Tony Groves as they delve into the news of the day, pull apart the spin and challenge you to be an activist. This is the non-corporate, ad free, non-plastic-podcast reality that ... more

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Eva Abu Mariam is a 20 year-old woman from Gaza studying dentistry at Al-Azhar University–Gaza, who is involved deeply in community work in the field in Gaza. She joins us from her family home after 25 mont... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Worker’s rights getting rolled back. Environmental protections getting torn up. Financial regulation getting loosened. Data privacy laws getting sacrificed to the AI Gods. Access to Justice being undermined... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Abdullah Al-Yazouri, is a 15-year old sophomore currently residing in Gaza. He came to global attention as the narrator of the award winning documentary “Gaza: How to Survive a War-zone." The BBC later pull... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Journalist, writer and our man in Stockholm, Philip O’Connor is back and he had a lot to say. We talk the shift in rhetoric around immigration policy by senior politicians, what the Ivan Yates controversy a... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Boyd Barrett
Irish politician and source of political commentary.
People Before Profit
Episode: I Hate To Say I Told You So!
Richard Boyd-Barrett
Irish Parliamentarian and activist.
Irish Parliament
Episode: If I Start To Grieve I Might Never Stop
Maryam Elwaheidy
20 years old translator with a strong foundation in English-Arabic languages, deeply motivated by intercultural communication and multilingualism.
Al-Azhar University
Episode: If I Start To Grieve I Might Never Stop
John Gibbons
Climate activist, campaigning journalist, and author
Episode: The Climate Emergency and the Lie of the Land with John Gibbons
Ayat Abuhelal
A poet, writer, translator, and student of English literature born and raised in Gaza, currently studying in Ireland after her evacuation.
UCD
Episode: ‘It’s 2026 soon, But to me it’s always October 2023’
Sojood Bakroon
Senior English teacher, writer, and poet from Gaza
University College Dublin
Episode: The World is a Hotel, Gaza is my Home
Sabrina Joyce-Kemper
Planning and environmental expert
Episode: The Collison Corrections and Access to Justice
Hala Al-Khatib
20-year-old poet and writer from Gaza
Episode: There’s No Ceasefire Outside My Window
Tony Doherty
Activist and son of Paddy Doherty, killed on Bloody Sunday
Episode: Bloody Sunday, British Justice and Soldier F

Hosts

Tony Groves
Co-host of the podcast, engaging with guests on social justice and current events, often infusing humor into serious discussions.
Yousef Al-Jamal

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 437 ratings
  • Disappointed Return

    Took a break and cancelled subscription. Returned and nothing has changed, improved or proved tolerable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nuacht6
    Irelanda year ago
  • So Good

    I want to leave this review as this podcast is hugely underratted. The consistency of the guests, the output and the bbetween the lads is all great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JC SuperStarr
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Fantastic Pod!

    Hup Tony and Martin for doing what no one else does.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tabbytoframea
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Nothing like it

    Seriously the only podcast that I come back to time and time again for proper coverage of issues. Drives me mad that it's so under appreciated. Sometimes they don't help themselves, but that's why it can be great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tech Bro 77
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Gotten Better and Better

    Saw Vinny B asking about what public service broadcasting meant nowadays. Well it means this podcsst. unreal diversity, no bullshift, experts and people who just give a crap.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polly Popcorn99
    Ireland2 years ago

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Critics may find the podcast unintentionally polarizing but acknowledge that it provides valuable insights on current affairs.
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Some listeners feel the content is underappreciated but recognize its importance in covering overlooked issues.

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#18
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Apple Podcasts
#67
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If I Start To Grieve I Might Never Stop
Q: How do you feel when you go out of the house, if you still have a house in Gaza, and see all this destruction?
It's hard to explain the feelings, but evacuating from a place to another, we have actually evacuated for five times.
If I Start To Grieve I Might Never Stop
Q: How is the situation around you in Gaza?
Actually, here in Gaza, we're living our terrible life, but we're trying to connect the situation.
‘It’s 2026 soon, But to me it’s always October 2023’
Q: Can I ask you just about your hopes now?
Ayat expresses her desire to further her education in a way that significantly impacts her people back home in Gaza.
‘It’s 2026 soon, But to me it’s always October 2023’
Q: Ayat, I want to go back to the genocide in October 7. How did you feel that day?
She reveals the shock and freezing of her life on that day, emphasizing her anticipation for that day turning to dread.
‘It’s 2026 soon, But to me it’s always October 2023’
Q: Could you please tell us your story out of Gaza? How did this happen? What did you observe on your way out? How did this happen and how did you feel?
Ayat shares her evacuation experience, detailing the emotional conflicts she faced, including guilt for being one of the few able to escape while others remained in dire conditions.

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A unique blend of activism and entertainment emerges in a distinct podcast that takes a critical look at current events through a leftist lens. Featuring a range of engaging guests, the discussions frequently revolve around pressing humanitarian issues, political accountability, and community resilience. Episodes explore the dualities of serious social justice topics while maintaining a light-hearted approach, often highlighting personal stories and grassroots movements.

Listeners can expect in-depth conversations that challenge mainstream narratives, emphasizing the importance of activism in everyday life. This format fosters an environment of both education and amusement, attracting those who appreciate insightful dialogues wrapped in hum... more

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1. Richard Boyd Barrett
2. Richard Boyd-Barrett
3. Maryam Elwaheidy
4. John Gibbons
5. Ayat Abuhelal
6. Sojood Bakroon
7. Sabrina Joyce-Kemper
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