Rebel Matters Podcast

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  • 5.0 (16)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Rebel Matters is an international podcast from Belfast featuring wide-ranging conversations on the topics of anti-imperialism, culture, and resistance. The show first went out in 2017 and we have since covered a lot of ground from chats with artists and musicians, community activist, authors and people breaking new ground in their respective fields. Previous guests include Bernadette McAliskey, Radie Peat, Father Des Wilson, KNEECAP and President of Ireland Catherine Connolly. Rebel Matters is supported in full by our Patreon subscribers.

  1. JAN 3

    127: Hasan Piker - US Politics, Socialist Discourse and International Palestine Solidarity

    This week's guest on Rebel Matters is Turkish-American political commentator Hasan Piker. We discussed politics, the United States and Palestine solidarity during Hasan's brief visit to Ireland. This is our first full-length video episode recorded in the new Rebel Matters studio. You can find the full episode on our Youtube channel. Huge thanks to all our Patrons who have supported the show through thick and thin. We are working really hard to keep the show going and can't do it without the support we get on Patreon. If you would like to help us make more episodes please consider supporting the show on patreon.com/rebelmatters.

    57 min

  2. 12/05/2025

    126: Dave Zirin - The NFL and the United States Military

    This week we speak to American political sportswriter Dave Zirin about the overlap between sports and politics. Rebel Matters is available on many of the usual podcast platforms and our website www.rebelmatters.ie. The show is gratefully supported in full by our followers over on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/rebelmatters see our various tiers of support and find out how you can become a Patron.

    1h 19m

  3. 11/24/2025

    125: Amu Gib - Prisoner for Palestine on Hunger Strike in HMP Bronzefield

    This episode is a conversation with Palestine Action prisoner Amu Gib, and was recorded on the 18th day of their hunger strike in HMP Bronzefield.  Demands of the strike are: an end to the censorship of letters and books, and freedom of expression; immediate bail; the right to a fair trial; the deproscription of Palestine Action; and the closure of all Elbit weapons factories in Britain. Rebel Matters is available on many of the usual podcast platforms and our website www.rebelmatters.ie. The show is gratefully supported in full by our followers over on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/rebelmatters see our various tiers of support and find out how you can become a Patron.

    59 min

  4. 11/07/2025

    124: Hazem Jamjoum - Ghassan Khanafani and Palestinian Liberation

    This week we hear from Hazem Jamjoum, a Palestinian cultural historian, educator, editor, and translator. He has recently launched Safarjal Press, a publishing house with a focus on publications for communities in struggle, which we discuss during the conversation.  His translation of Ghassan Kanafani's The Revolution of 1936-1939 in Palestine was published by 1804 Press in 2023, and his translation of Maya Abu al-Hayyat's No One Knows their Blood Type was released by the CSU Poetry Center in October 2024. Rebel Matters is available on many of the usual podcast platforms and our website www.rebelmatters.ie. The show is gratefully supported in full by our followers over on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/rebelmatters see our various tiers of support and find out how you can become a Patron.

    2h 28m

  5. 10/24/2025

    123: Moana Maree Maniapoto - Indiginous Rights in Aotearoa

    This week's guest is Moana Maniapoto, Māori musician, songwriter, activist, documentary maker, journalist, and  TV presenter. Moana's music has been described as a politically charged Haka-funk-dub-fusion. She also hosts her own weekly current affairs show, Te Ao with Moana, which that examines local, national and international issues through a Māori lens, and screens on Whakaata Māori , Māori+ and NITV (Australia). Rebel Matters is available on many of the usual podcast platforms and our website www.rebelmatters.ie. The show is gratefully supported in full by our followers over on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/rebelmatters see our various tiers of support and find out how you can become a Patron.

    1h 7m

  6. 10/10/2025

    122: Iarrthóir ar Uachtáranacht na hÉirinn Catherine Connolly

    This episode is also available in English wherever you listen to podcasts. An tseachtain seo labhair muid leis an Iarrthóir Uachtarántachta Catherine Connolly. Míle buíochas léi as am a chur ar leataobh don chomhrá seo le linn tréimhse gnóthach feachtasaíochta agus an toghchán le titim amach ar an 24 November 2025. Rebel Matters is available on many of the usual podcast platforms and our website www.rebelmatters.ie. The show is gratefully supported in full by our followers over on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/rebelmatters see our various tiers of support and find out how you can become a Patron.

    46 min

  7. 10/10/2025

    121: Presential Candidate Catherine Connolly

    This week's guest is Irish Presidential Election Candidate Catherine Connolly. Massive thanks to Catherine for taking time out of her schedule at this busy lead up to the election, which will be held on Friday 24th of October 2025. Tá an t-eagrán seo ar fáil as Gaeilge freisin ar do rogha ardáin phodchraolta.  Rebel Matters is available on many of the usual podcast platforms and our website www.rebelmatters.ie. The show is gratefully supported in full by our followers over on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/rebelmatters see our various tiers of support and find out how you can become a Patron.

    44 min

  8. 08/01/2025

    120: Mansoor Adayfi - 15 Years in Guantanamo (Part 1)

    This week's guest is Mansoor Ahmad Adayfi, whose memoir Don't Forget Us Here recounts his experiences during 15 years spent in the prison at Guantanamo Bay. In this first part of the conversation he explains how he came to be detained and the treatment of prisoners in the camp.  Rebel Matters is available on many of the usual podcast platforms and our website www.rebelmatters.ie. The show is gratefully supported in full by our followers over on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/rebelmatters see our various tiers of support and find out how you can become a Patron.

    58 min
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Rebel Matters is an international podcast from Belfast featuring wide-ranging conversations on the topics of anti-imperialism, culture, and resistance. The show first went out in 2017 and we have since covered a lot of ground from chats with artists and musicians, community activist, authors and people breaking new ground in their respective fields. Previous guests include Bernadette McAliskey, Radie Peat, Father Des Wilson, KNEECAP and President of Ireland Catherine Connolly. Rebel Matters is supported in full by our Patreon subscribers.

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