
The Troubles were a period of time in Northern Ireland which many people today do not know a lot about. In this podcast we will delve into each individual bombing and attack that happened during the 30-year period. This is a non-partisan podcast that focuses solely on the facts and the accounts of the individuals involved.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||

Few parades in the world are as controversial as the one at Drumcree Church in Portadown.
In this episode, we go back to the very beginning and try to explain how exactly one mile of road became a flashpoint for the entire conflict in Northern Irela... more
In the 1990s, Lee Lavis was a young British soldier sent to South Armagh. Crossmaglen. Bandit Country. In this episode, I sit down with Lee to hear what it was like to patrol the fields and border roads of South Armagh at the height of the Provisiona... more
This week on the podcast, Johnny Adair talked about his role during the Troubles.
"Mad Dog" Adair progressed from a skinhead youth to lead the UDA's C Company, directing over 40 murders, robberies, and operations.
He waged a war against the Natio... more
Johnny 'Mad Dog' Adair played a significant role in the Troubles in Northern Ireland. He commanded the UDA's C Company and through his leadership they enacted a fierce campaign of violence against Republican paramilitaries and the Nationalist populat... more
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Brilliant podcast. Really well produced and excellent analysis. A very level unbiased image of the troubles.
I've been thoroughly enjoying this podcast. I especially appreciate that it isn't told in strict chronological order. Instead, each episode focuses on a specific event or person, making this incredibly complex history easier to absorb one piece at a time.
Growing up in Canada during the 1980s and 1990s, I remember seeing major events from The Troubles covered on the news, but I never truly understood the history behind them. Listening to this podcast as an adult has been fascinating because I'm... more
Well done! I have read countless books and listened to many other podcasts on Irish history. They all fell short in The Troubles. The Troubles are complicated and hard to understand when delivered in a single setting. This podcast provides information in an easily digestible way. Episode 6 alone connected dots for me that I had long been confused about. The research and information presentation is done very well. Also, the length of each episode easily fits into my daily commute.
I have been listening to this podcast for a couple years now, and every episode brings so much information told in a narrative way that allows listeners to follow along without an overload of information.
The host obviously spends much time researching to the best of his abilities to ensure top quality material.
Highly recommend.
Overall a pretty balanced presentation of the facts but the amount of mispronunciation of names, places, words, is crazy for such a podcast
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The show offers in-depth explorations of The Troubles through focused, episode-level narratives. Across episodes, listeners get first-hand accounts, historical context, and analyses of major events, groups, and figures, presented in a measured, non-partisan way. Noteworthy is the emphasis on human stories and primary-source grounding, from insider perspectives of paramilitary organizations to investigations around high-profile incidents, which helps listeners build a nuanced understanding of a long, complex conflict. The format appeals to history buffs, policy-minded audiences, and those seeking thorough, source-driven storytelling rather than sensationalized narratives.
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Recent guests on The Troubles Podcast include:
1. Lee Lavis
2. Johnny Adair
3. Brendan Hughes
4. Robert Collins
5. Iain Turner
6. Joe Campbell Junior
7. Stan Cosgrove
8. Aga Khan IV
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