
Welcome to The Long Game with Gript - a podcast in which hosts Jason Osborne and Ben Scallan share the week’s top political, social and cultural stories as seen through young, Irish, conservative eyes. Rome wasn't built in a day, and Ireland's future won't be either.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

On this week’s episode of The Long Game Podcast, Ben and Fatima discuss the Ceuta migrant crisis in Spain; Ben’s recent viral exchange with Norma Foley; and the ongoing chaos in the courts.
On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Jason and Ben discuss the puzzling picture emerging after the gardaí intercepted a car carrying a bomb towards Northern Ireland. They also discuss a radio station manager's criticisms of State media fu... more
On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" movie and whether he bastardised a classic of the Western canon; why the Government is right to pursue inheritance tax cuts; and the role that degene... more
With the treasonous Jason shamefully AWOL this week, Ben is left to heroically fend for himself with last minute help from Fatima on The Long Game podcast. On the agenda: the murder of Jamey Carney; whether "men" in general are to blame; and youth of... more
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Love listening to Ben & Jason every week - a great mix of topical items and some personal stories .. perfect.. thank you guys
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The show offers a weekly take on Irish politics, media, and culture from a young, conservative vantage point. Hosts dissect government policy, EU affairs, housing, immigration, and social issues with a mix of humor and sharp critique, often challenging mainstream narratives and calling for accountability in public institutions. A recurring strength is the hosts' ability to pair current events with broader cultural trends, making complex policy debates accessible for listeners who value skeptical, market-minded perspectives. Notable traits include a distinct Irish conservative lens, willingness to critique both government and media, and a knack for weaving humor into serious discussions, which can help cut through noise for audiences seeking... more
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Recent guests on The Long Game include:
1. Fatima Gunning
2. Ryan Casey
3. Maria Maynes
4. Michael Murphy
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