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2 FEB

Spies, lies and Irish cybersecurity with Professor Richard Aldrich

Is the world of espionage now online? Are the Irish the cyber weak link in Europe? And how is digital sabotage being used today? Richard Aldrich, professor of International Security at the University of Warwick and leading expert on intelligence, espionage and cybersecurity. The security expert explained how bad-acters can hack into the back of the internet connected fridges and get them to overheat on a windy day. Getting fridges to catch fire simultaneously is a contingency that the UK government is just starting to consider as a threat. You can listen to the full episode here, on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Feb

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27 min
5 FEB

Inside the system designed to keep you hooked

What is a recommender algorithm? Should they be switched off? And how do they create toxic narrative bubbles? Johnny Ryan, digital rights campaigner and director of Enforce at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Feb

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34 min
03/12/2025

Ireland's World Cup boost | Champions Cup questions | The Rugby Show

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to react to Ireland's 2027 World Cup draw and look ahead to the opening weekend of the Champions Cup. Ruaidhri and Ian outline why Ireland will never have a better chance to win a World Cup quarter-final after today's draw, while Jacques Nienaber's recent Supersport interview is also on the menu. Munster's daunting trip to Bath and whether Leinster are still at Europe's top table are also up for discussion. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03/12/2025

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1h 6m
02/12/2025

Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off

Will is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley to look ahead to the opening weekend of Champions Cup action. Whether Leinster's Champions Cup window has closed, Jacques Nienaber's curious TV interview and Munster's ability to compete in Europe are all on the menu. Ulster and Connacht's Challenge Cup aspirations and Eben Etzebeth's gouging incident are up for discussion too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02/12/2025

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1h 7m
20/01/2025

Brad Pitt, the French woman and the €830,000 scam explained

When a 53-year-old French woman got scammed by a digital suitor claiming to be Brad Pitt, the consequences were as dramatic as a Hollywood film. The woman, known as ‘Anne’, lost her life savings and ended up the subject of public mockery and abuse. So how did she fall for the imposter and what are the growing risks in looking for love online? Host: Ellen Coyne Guests: Catherine Field & Saoirse Hanley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20/01/2025

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26 min
05/12/2025

Bits & Bobs | Emails ✉️ | GAA vs rural decline | Ronnie at 50

Conor McKeon joins Joe and Will for this weekend edition of Bits & Bobs, coming with thanks to anyone whose Spotify wrapped featured the show! The act of persiflage, GAA demographics, Ronnie O’Sullivan at 50, Kellie Harrington’s future and a look-ahead to an interview Conor has this weekend all feature in a classically weaving instalment. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/12/2025

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1 hr
15/12/2025

Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in

Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review a Champions Cup weekend that saw some good contests but plenty of blowouts amid a huge number of weakened teams. Luke was impressed with Leinster's digging in away to Leicester on Friday night while Ruaidhri was very disappointed with the spectacle in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15/12/2025

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1h 3m
20/11/2025

Why Andy Farrell wants Prendergast | The Nienaber sub-plot | The Rugby Show

Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Cian Tracey to break down Ireland's team selection to face the Springboks ahead of Saturday's showdown. The panel discuss why Andy Farrell favours Sam Prendergast, whether this South Africa team is the greatest international side ever and the possibility of Leinster's Jacques Nienaber rejoining his former side before the World Cup. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20/11/2025

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52 min
12/12/2025

Bits & Bobs | Friday Mailbag ✉️ | Evan back in form | Dartsmas is here

Michael Verney has crossed from the Indo GAA world to join Joe and Will in the Friday-est of Friday Bits & Bobs. There’s plenty in the mailbag, with the return of Ally Pally darts (though there's Lakeside love) Dublin super clubs and a defence of rugby all on the menu. The team also break down Evan Ferguson’s Roma goals and look ahead to an expensive FIFA World Cup. The Indo GAA podcast are having a Q&A session next week, email indogaapodcast@independent.ie As for Bits & Bobs, - and indeed Bits & Baubles - you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/12/2025

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1h 6m
04/12/2025

NFL check in | Patriots rise, Chiefs slide & Bill Belichick's decline

Joe is joined by Will and Shane Brennan for a long overdue NFL check in as the regular season heats up. New England and Chicago's resurgence, Philadelphia and Kansas City's decline and the prospect of more NFL games in Ireland are all up for discussion. Bill Belichick's year to forget and a big college football coaching controversy are also on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04/12/2025

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51 min

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