
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 309 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsComedyComedy InterviewsNews | |||

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack "If we don't acknowledge that change can be an improvement, change will be forced on us." In this Tortoise Shack episode, Tony and thegist.ie writer, solicitor and Mr Data Protection, Simon McGarr, explore ... more
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack "Removing the triple lock means Ireland is no longer neutral" In this Tortoise Shack episode, Tony and Senator Tom Clonan delve into Ireland's military neutrality, ongoing government moves to abolish the tr... more
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack "Build accessibility into everything from the ground up." In this Tortoise Shack episode, Tony is joined by activist, campaigner and Co-Founder of Equality Not Care, Ann Marie Flanagan and Senior Accessibil... more
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Dr. Belal Adnan Abuiyada is a physician working in paediatrics in Gaza. Alongside his medical work, he writes on Instagram about life in Gaza, displacement, grief, memory, and the small moments of tendernes... more
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Took a break and cancelled subscription. Returned and nothing has changed, improved or proved tolerable
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.
Hup Tony and Martin for doing what no one else does.
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.
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.
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This show is a sharp, independent left-leaning Irish show that mixes news, politics, and culture with a candid, often humorous touch. Hosts guide long-form conversations with guests ranging from journalists and academics to activists and politicians, digging into policy debates, global events, and social issues without resorting to spin. Episodes frequently cover Ireland's housing crisis, European Union policy, Middle East dynamics, climate and energy, and broader socioeconomic reform, with a strong emphasis on accountability, evidence, and practical activism. Notable strengths include a consistent slate of informed guests, a willingness to challenge conventional narratives, and a distinctive, no-nonsense humor that keeps heavy topics acces... more
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