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From Toastmasters in Cork Ireland, "The Talk Show for Talkers" is hosted by Toastmasters Moira O'Brien DTM & Paul O'Mahony and Dr Shirley Gallagher together with guests. All about Communications, Confidence, Leadership and Public Speaking - the Toastmasters International Way.

  1. 6D AGO

    Interview with Kalpana Ramesh

    Our interview guest this week is Kalpana Ramesh, immediate past president of Cambridge Confident Communicators, and a member of Chelmsford City Communicators and Chelmsford Speakers Club, Area Director for D71 Division H Area 1, Division Director candidate for next year and currently District Contest Chair. This episode is published on 7th February 2026 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O’Brien, produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

    45 min

  2. JAN 31

    Speech Contests - BENIGN - Becoming a Leader

    In this week's episode, Paul discusses becoming a district leader in Toastmasters, the word of the week is BENIGN, and Shirley asks what the purpose is of speech contests. This episode is published on 31st January 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

    31 min

  3. JAN 24

    Interview with Daniel Arda

    Our interview guest this week is Daniel Arda, a member of Chelmsford City Communicators. This episode is published on 24th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

    42 min

  4. JAN 17

    Paralysis - ALIGN - Evaluations

    In this week's episode, Paul muses on an article by International President Aletta Rochat DTM, entitled “Expanding Your Capacity”, which he calls “Progress Beats Paralysis”, the word of the week is ALIGN, and Shirley talks about good evaluations. This episode is published on 17th January 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

    25 min

  5. JAN 10

    Interview with Aletta Rochat

    Our interview guest this week is Aletta Rochat, International President for 2025/26, recorded when Aletta was Region 10 Adviser. This episode is published on 10th January 2026 with Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

    22 min

  6. JAN 3

    Predictions - BLISTERING - Pathways Enhancements

    In this week's episode Paul gives his predictions for 2026, the word of the week is BLISTERING and Shirley discusses the enhancements to Pathways and the implications for the Distinguished Club Programme. This episode is published on 3rd January 2026 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

    37 min

  7. 12/20/2025

    Speech Styles - APPLAUD - Year End

    In this week's episode Paul wonders if the year end should be changed, the word of the week is APPLAUD and Shirley discusses speech styles. This episode is published on 20th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher DTM & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

    29 min

  8. 12/13/2025

    Interview with Andrew Graner

    Our interview guest this week is Andrew Graner, Area Director of Area 22, District 91 and a member of: Melting Pot Toastmasters Red Dragon Toastmasters (VPM, IT Support) Global Online Toastmasters (President) Shilling Speakers (VPM) This episode is published on 13th December 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

    54 min
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From Toastmasters in Cork Ireland, "The Talk Show for Talkers" is hosted by Toastmasters Moira O'Brien DTM & Paul O'Mahony and Dr Shirley Gallagher together with guests. All about Communications, Confidence, Leadership and Public Speaking - the Toastmasters International Way.

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  • Creator
    The Talk Show for Talkers.
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    936
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Talk Show for Talkers.
  • Show Website
    Irish Talkers