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The show that takes news stories and makes sense of them, Basically.

Basically...with Stefanie Preissner HeadStuff

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    • 4.9 • 15 Ratings

The show that takes news stories and makes sense of them, Basically.

    Trailer: New Season Coming Soon

    Trailer: New Season Coming Soon

    Exciting news! A new season of Basically is coming to HeadStuff Podcasts on Tuesday the 30th of April.
    Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner
    You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+
    Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.
    This season of Basically is sponsored by "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial.
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    • 3 min
    What's the Story with Eye Surgery, Ms. Kirwan?

    What's the Story with Eye Surgery, Ms. Kirwan?

    This week Stefanie is joined by Ms. Caitriona Kirwan who is an ophthalmic surgeon from Mater Private Hospital Dublin. 
    Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner
    You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+
    Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.
    This episode of Basically is sponsored by "Mater Private Network".
    Mater Private Network offers a unique Spine Care provided by our highly specialised, multidisciplinary Spine Care team including spine surgeons, physiotherapists, pain management specialists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Spine Care service is available in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Learn more https://bit.ly/3CURFqe
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    • 40 min
    What's the Story with Severe Depression, Dr. Martin?

    What's the Story with Severe Depression, Dr. Martin?

    This week Stefanie is joined by Consultant in General Adult Psychiatry Dr Lorcan Martin to discuss severe depression.
    As mentioned by Dr Lorcan Martin, the Little Book of Big Conversations is available for free and can be accessed at https://www.janssenwithme.ie/en-ie/depression.
    Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner
    You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+
    Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.
    This episode of Basically is sponsored by Janssen.
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    • 43 min
    What's the Story with Gynaecological Cancers, Ms. Thompson?

    What's the Story with Gynaecological Cancers, Ms. Thompson?

    This week Stefanie is joined by Ms. Claire Thompson who is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at Mater Private Network in Dublin. 
    Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner
    You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+
    Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.
    This episode of Basically is sponsored by "Mater Private Network".
    Mater Private Network offers a unique Spine Care provided by our highly specialised, multidisciplinary Spine Care team including spine surgeons, physiotherapists, pain management specialists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. The Spine Care service is available in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Learn more https://bit.ly/3CURFqe
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    • 49 min
    What's the Story with My Finances, Robert?

    What's the Story with My Finances, Robert?

    This week, Stefanie is joined again by Robert Whelan, the Managing Director of Rockwell Financial Management. Robert is just in time to answer all your Christmas financial questions, inheritance queries, tax questions, and much more.
    Mater Private Network Emergency Departments in Dublin and Cork provide fast access to care when it’s needed most. Led by emergency medicine consultants, Mater Private Network’s Emergency Department is fully integrated with all other hospital services, which means that if patients need tests, scans, additional consultations with other specialists, or to be admitted into the hospital, this can happen without unnecessary delay. Learn more https://bit.ly/3JF3DrG
    Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner
    You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+
    Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.
    This episode of Basically is sponsored by "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. You can receive a free consultation with Rockwell Financial by mentioning Basically when booking in.
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    • 53 min
    From The Archives: What's the Story with the Irish Political Parties, Hugh? | July 26th 2022

    From The Archives: What's the Story with the Irish Political Parties, Hugh? | July 26th 2022

    In this episode of Basically we are taking you back to an interview from July 2022. Stefanie was joined by political correspondent Hugh O’Connell, to talk all things politics. He breaks down the different political parties within Ireland, and what they stand for. It's a good one.
    Follow Stefanie on Instagram @StefaniePreissner
    You can support Stefanie and the show on HeadStuff+
    Thanks to Cathal O’Gara for our artwork and our music is from Only Ruin.
    This episode of Basically is sponsored by "Mater Private Network" and Rockwell Financial. You can receive a free consultation with Rockwell Financial by mentioning Basically when booking in.
    Mater Private Network in Dublin provides Urgent Cardiac Care services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is the only private hospital in Ireland to do so. This service is available to walk-in patients, with or without GP referrals. Learn more https://bit.ly/3r8zWcd
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    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

fezb ,

Excellent

With all the madness in the world I can’t watch news or a depression descends. Thankfully Stefanie breaks it down to where I still understand what’s happening without the fear - in fact her interviewees are so balanced that I have hope. I really enjoyed listening to the various Irish politicians because I had never before taken the time to listen to them. Please keep it up, I’m so hoping that it will become financially viable for Stefanie to where she can do more episodes and I would certainly contribute. Thanks Stefanie!

lettid ,

Clear concise honest opinions.

Never have I listened to political issues with such interest. Stefanie is very relatable she’s just your normal Irish girl yet at the same time has this cool screen writer life also. I appreciate her passion to get information across when it’s not something she has to do.

rayo1800 ,

Good info, easy to understand

Stefanie asks all the questions I wanted to ask to experts about things in the news. She’s down to earth and very relatable and I never feel stupid listening to this, actually come away having a bit of understanding that I can explain to my friends!

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