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The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

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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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Recent Guests

Paul Murphy
Deputy, People Before Profit
People Before Profit
Episode: I Want to be in Government – Paul Murphy
Sondos Sabra
Author, Gaza-born writer and translator
Lancaster University (MA in Creative Writing)
Episode: I Don’t Want To Write Tragedies
Francesca Albanese
UN Special Rapporteur for Palestine (presented via video)
United Nations
Episode: Protect Our Neutrality – The People’s Forum
Andrew Feinstein
Executive Director of Shadow World Investigations; former ANC MP
Shadow World Investigations
Episode: Protect Our Neutrality – The People’s Forum
Claire Daly
Former MEP, former TD; peace advocate
European Parliament
Episode: Protect Our Neutrality – The People’s Forum
Niamh Ní Bhrian
Researcher for TNI; PhD candidate at TUD Dublin; co-host of Ditches Podcast
ThinkNIA (TNI)
Episode: Protect Our Neutrality – The People’s Forum
Michael D. Higgins
Former President of Ireland; keynote speaker
Office of the President (former)
Episode: Protect Our Neutrality – The People’s Forum
Mohammed Isdodi
English-language student whose studies were disrupted by displacement and ongoing conflict in Gaza
Gaza, Gaza Strip
Episode: The Gaza in my mind is not the Gaza I live in now
Joan Carthy
Head of advocacy with the Irish Wheelchair Association
Irish Wheelchair Association
Episode: We Don’t Need a Rainy Day Fund When it’s Already Pouring Down

Hosts

Tony Groves
Host of The Echo Chamber, co-host on the episode repertoire; leads discussions with sharp policy critique and engaging banter.
Yusuf El-Jamal
Co-host and organizer, often guiding conversations with on-site insights from Dublin and Ireland.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 441 ratings
  • Disappointed Return

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nuacht6
    Ireland2 years 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
    Ireland3 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
    Ireland3 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
    Ireland3 years ago

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The show is seen as a go-to for understanding Irish issues with a broader global lens.
Listeners value in-depth, no-spin conversations and guest diversity.
Some listeners feel it can be uneven at times but remains a trusted source for nuanced coverage.
Hosts mix humor with hard-hitting policy critique, keeping topics engaging.

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Apple Podcasts
#19
Ireland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#60
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The Gaza in my mind is not the Gaza I live in now
Q: Could you describe how the yellow line affects daily life and movement within Gaza?
Mohammed explains that the yellow line acts like a shifting boundary, making previously reachable places suddenly dangerous or forbidden, and people must constantly adjust plans as the line moves, which disrupts errands, work, and family routines.
The Trump Regime, Cuba’s Collapse, World Cup of Uncertainty and Colombia’s New Hope
Q: Nicholas, what can you tell us?
Nicholas previews the Cuba discussion by outlining the compounded crises: energy shortages, food scarcity, and a regime under pressure from US policy, while noting the external and internal dynamics shaping potential interventions.
‘We Just Ran’ – Mohammad’s Story
Q: How did you manage to continue your education amid such disruption?
The Islamic University in Gaza was bombed, but I resumed online learning in 2024 and completed my degree despite the ongoing dangers and the destruction of educational institutions.
‘We Just Ran’ – Mohammad’s Story
Q: Can you walk us through your experience from the moment the conflict intensified near you?
I describe being displaced multiple times within Gaza, fleeing toward shelters as homes and hospitals were targeted, and witnessing the fear and chaos that accompanied each new day, while trying to find ways to keep studying and surviving.
I Don’t Want To Write Tragedies
Q: How did you manage to secure a scholarship and continue your studies under such circumstances?
She applied before the war and then, with help from friends in the UK, received multiple offers; Lancaster offered an unconditional place and facilitated evacuation.

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The show leans into left-leaning analysis of current events, politics, and culture with long-form conversations that challenge mainstream narratives. Episodes blend sharp policy critique with interviews from academics, journalists, activists, and policymakers, often connecting Irish and international issues—from housing and taxation to Gaza and global aid—through a pragmatic, activism-oriented lens. A standout trait is the mix of rigorous analysis and candid, sometimes humorous banter, making complex topics accessible without losing depth. Listeners can expect thoughtful disagreements, data-driven takes, and human stories that illuminate policy impact on everyday life, all delivered with a distinct, non-corporate ethos and a focus on change... more

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Recent guests on The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack include:

1. Paul Murphy
2. Sondos Sabra
3. Francesca Albanese
4. Andrew Feinstein
5. Claire Daly
6. Niamh Ní Bhrian
7. Michael D. Higgins
8. Mohammed Isdodi

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