
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 | Comedy InterviewsNewsComedyPolitics | |||

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Tortoise Shack podcast, Tony is rejoined by writer, commentator and activist, Emma DeSouza to analyse the recent riots, racially motivated violence and social unrest in Northern Ireland. Emma explor... more
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Tortoise Shack special, Tony speaks with writer, columnist, community advocate and Belfast woman, Elaine Crory about the recent riots in the city, community resilience in the face of political failu... more
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Time and time again, the disabled and carer community are left behind. When the Government found over 700m for the fuel protests, while saying they couldn't pay out an emergency 145m cost of disability paym... more
Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This Reboot Republic Podcast, is a deep dive into the environmental and societal impacts of data centres and AI development in Ireland. Rory and Dr Ciaran O'Carroll analyse the rapid expansion of data centr... 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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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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