Gript Media Podcasts

On this week's episode of The Long Game, with Jason absent, Ben rants about the numerous heinous crimes of the past week and how politicians spend their time on "horseshit" instead of addressing actual serious problems.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Pale, Cormac Lucey and David Quinn discusses the riots in France, including the involvement of hard-left agitators. They ask whether immigrants played a role in the violence and what lessons are to be learnt here in Ireland from what has happened. They also discuss new legislation aimed at removing the 'triple lock' that protects Irish neutrality.

In this week's episode of Beyond the Pale, Cormac Lucey and David Quinn discuss the public sector pay dispute. They ask whether RTE deserves to have its funding increased, and if the station is biased? They talk about how Iran war is helping to drive the cost of living crisis and Donald Trump's role in this. Finally, they discuss a huge row between EU member-states over the next EU budget and Ireland's part in the row.

On this week's episode of The Long Game, Ben and Jason discuss the Budget at length, and also gangs of feral children reportedly acting like barbarians on Irish rail.

In this week's edition of 'Beyond the Pale', Cormac Lucey and David Quinn discuss the budget and how every every politician wants to be Santa and no-one wants to be Scrooge. They explain why Social Democracy is the default position of Irish politics, and that one day we will need a 'Scrooge' who is willing to rein in public spending. Charlie Haughey emerges as an unexpected hero. 

On this week's episode of The Long Game, Ben and Jason discuss Taoiseach Micheál Martin's car-crash Fox interview; hopes and expectations for Budget week; and whether the Trump administration's embrace of AI diminishes humanity.

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the Orange Order march controversy in Drumcree, the March for Jesus at the weekend and how many attendees were non-Irish, and the disastrous Irish Government policy that caused brain damage in dozens of children.

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss Dublin City Council's nationality social housing stats, the Government's continued price gouging on energy ahead of the Budget, and the radical pitchfork mob coming for Ed Sheeran.

This week on The Long Game Podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the reaction of the Irish Left to Trump's visit to Ireland, the US President's endorsement of a United Ireland, and whether AI is going to imminently exterminate mankind.

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, Donald Trump's Irish visit, the rise of vigilantism in the UK, the AfD's electoral victory, and more.

On this episode of The Long Game, the boys discuss the State spending €100k+ of taxpayer money to teach 8-year-olds to fight "disinformation"; the damage that mass illegal migration has done to Ceuta; and the ideological capture of Irish colleges.

On this week's episode of The Long Game, the lads discuss Simon Harris' claim that society is losing sight of the "value of human life"; the 30% fall in Catholic baptisms; Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks; the Government's plan to tighten citizenship rules; and more.

On this episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the fatal M9 crash of a car driving up the road the wrong way resulting in 5 deaths; the Gardaí's insane cultural awareness training; and a bizarre recent speech by the Taoiseach.

On this week's episode of The Long Game Podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the State's claim that "tradwives" are sexist; the arrest of Daniel Kinahan; and the HSE's advice to pregnant men.

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 funding and the shocking rate of re-offending following prisoner release.

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 degenerate online content plays in the warping of minds like Lorcan Murphy's.

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 offenders terrorising society.

In a wide-ranging conversation this week, Ben and Jason cover the case of Riad Bouchaker, the Minister for Housing's belief that he has no say over the demand side of the housing crisis and two movies that have generated a lot of conversation recently: Citizen Vigilante and Obsession.

Scorching scenes in Europe provoked terror across the continent, or so the media would have it, leaving Jason and Ben longing for a return to common sense. Also this week, is Pride running out of steam? And are the fuel protests set to make a reappearance?

Much to Ben and Jason's surprise (not), the Dáil backed a Sinn Féin bill last week to get rid of the three-day abortion waiting period. They discuss the "betrayal" of voters who were reassured by that promise, as well as poor weeks press-wise for the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.

This week on the podcast Laura spoke to Cllr Gavin Pepper. This Councillor explained his work in his constituency of Ballymun-Finglas, the issue of housing, the lack of investment, the problem with suspended sentences and the need for universal health care. 

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the reaction to last week's scenes in Belfast, and react themselves to news of a long-awaited peace deal between the US and Iran. Finally, the lads turn to a topic close to Ben's heart in particular: the World Cup.

 This week Laura spoke to Laoise de Brún BL. She explains her organisation the Countess and the Women's Coalition on Immigration. Laoise explains how we are asked to suspend our innate knowledge of life when it comes to transgenderism and immigration. We talk about the cancellation of Irish lecturer Dr Michael Foran at Oxford University and the state of maternity care in Ireland. 

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, the lad's discuss Ben's viral exchange with Norma Foley, the politicisation of the Irish school system, the Government's plan to scrap the Triple Lock, and more.

On this week's podcast, Laura spoke to commentator and head of the Iona Institute, David Quinn. David explains how the national curriculum is trying to make your 4 year old into a 'global citizen', how the history curriculum is left-wing indoctrination that views nationalism as an extreme political movement, the Pope's challenge to AI and the problem of falling global birth rates. David also explains how he wants people to have more sex. 

On this week's episode of The Long Game podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the outrageous murder of Henry Nowak in the UK; liberals' inability to condemn Bonnie Blue's depravity; and new Iona Institute findings that a quarter of Gen Z is set to be childless.

In this week's podcast, Laura talks to Councillor Linda de Courcy. We discuss Independent Ireland's loss in the Galway by-election, is it hard to break the status quo with the PR system, race-baiting by the left, victims that count and victims that do not, mixed-sex bathrooms, the EU Migration pact, and Laura's fury over the Deposit Return scheme. Finally, the councillor explains why orange juice is toxic. 

The dust settles on the by-elections and Jason and Ben sift through all of it. They discuss the critical theories behind the coverage of the deaths of Yves Sakila and Alexander Coughlan, before Ben shares his thoughts on the ending of The Boys.

Ben and Jason discuss the imminent by-elections in Dublin and Galway and offer their predictions, as well as the week in controversial comments from current and former Fianna Fáil taoisigh.

This week on the podcast, Laura talks to Dr Stella O'Malley who, unlike the Taoiseach, is an expert on transgender matters. Dr O'Malley describes transgender policies as an 'ongoing medical scandal of gargantuan proportions.' We discuss why the Taoiseach may come to regret his comments stating that he believes in the existence of transgender children, who funds the NGOs pushing this agenda, the dangers of mixed-sex toilets, how to think about antidepressants, and the mental load.

On this week's episode of The Long Game, Ben and Jason discuss Reform UK's decimation of Labour and the Tories in the UK and what it means for Ireland; the ongoing Irish by-elections; the outbreak of hantavirus, and more.

Laura talks to Peadar Tóibín about Aontú's growing support, possible coalitions, immigration and work visas, and the three day wait for an abortion.

Ben and Jason consider Ireland's impending nuclear debate, the upcoming by-elections in Dublin and Galway, and the cancellation of a controversial surrogacy event following substantial criticism.

Laura talks to Elaine Mullally about women in politics, setting up Independent Ireland, Leo Varadkar as a free speech martyr, and flying in for social welfare payments.

Jason and Ben comment on the slow-but-steady death spiral of FFG which the latest polling indicates is continuing, as well as on the Government's modular housing plans and the reputational blow the Southern Poverty Law Center has taken in the last week.

This week Laura talks to Ken O'Flynn of Independent Ireland. Laura asks who is jumping ship to Independent Ireland, if Ken is an egomaniac, his opinion on the fuel protests, and Leo Varadkar's attack on rural Ireland.

Micheál Martin's dodgy Muhammad Ali impression and his enduring grip on Fianna Fáil; Leo Varadkar's take on the rural-urban divide; and whether the State media regulator is currently engaged in policing speech. All on this week's Long Game podcast.

In this episode of just 46 mins, Ronan covers nearly 100 years of Irish politics. He explains how Lemass modernised Ireland, met President Kennedy, how he took Ireland to Europe, and why Dublin airport should be called Sean Lemass airport

The fuel protests have wound down, a minister's not happy with the media's lack of support for Government and a battle for the ages: Donald Trump vs Pope Leo XIV. All discussed on this week's episode of The Long Game Podcast.