Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Aoife Moore is back— talking truths, trolls, and trends in media. After a stint with the BBC, she’s taken the leap into freelance journalism, swapping the newsroom for her passion for investigative documentaries. In this chat, Aoife talks about the big decision to go solo, her love for storytelling, and why she’ll never miss Twitter. Plus, the story behind her number-one bestseller, the wild world of Irish dating apps, and how journalism (and the country) is in a bit of a state.

John Ludden's back! We last spoke to John two years ago. Now, the relentless author behind Walking Down Warwick Road, and countless other football stories, joins us to chat about his latest book exploring Man United’s iconic 60s era – from the Busby Babes to European glory.

⚽ On the episode:

• John tells us why his United books are flooding the charts.

• Behind the scenes: Researching football history and forgotten stories.

• Thoughts on United’s future under Ruben Amorim.

• Remembering the golden days of Denis Law, the tragedy and triumph behind Munich memories, Sir Matt Busby’s legacy, and lots more.

We're back! After a quiet January and short winter hibernation, WTSpod has returned. This week, our guest is journalist and broadcaster Dion Fanning. Dion is one half of the Free State podcast alongside Joe Brolly. He will be familiar to many from his work with Ireland Unfiltered, The Currency, Sunday Independent, and lots more.

The annual WTS Christmas Special with Paul Howard and Gary Mackle is back – live from Paul's kitchen. This year the lads grill Mero over his affiliation to football hooligans.

Gary has a new adult store partnership.

Paul shares a special Christmas recipe.

And Danny buys presents in a petrol station. Thanks for listening in 2024, a very Happy Christmas and we hope 2025 is your best one yet. x

This week we're joined by retired Irish Army Captain, Senator Tom Clonan.

Tom is a fully Independent Senator - with no links to any political party. He is seeking re-election in the upcoming Seanad election, hoping to continue holding the government accountable.

Tom has been a tireless campaigner for the Rights of others - as an Army Whistleblower on Gender-Based Violence and as a Parent campaigning for the rights of Disabled Children, Adults, and the Elderly. Tom is a strong advocate for Irish Military Neutrality.

In this episode, we talk about Tom’s first term in Leinster House, his advocacy for people with disabilities, and we ask him to put on his military analyst hat to discuss the global security picture.

This Week We dive into the murky world of fame and power with podcaster and media contributor Cassie Delaney, uncovering Sean 'Diddy' Combs' controversies and crimes — from white parties to freak-offs, abuse allegations, and much more.

✨ Plus:

• 🤯 Reddit rabbit holes & clam chowder forum feuds.
• 📺 How The Creep Dive predicts Netflix’s next big hits.
• 👻 Ouija boards and OAPs.

🌍 It’s internet chaos and we all love it.

🎧 Don’t miss this one! Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod

Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod

This week, Hilary McGann returns to chat with us about the 2024 US Presidential Election results, surprises, fallout, and more!

• 🐾 Pup-date: We get the all-important update on Brie, Hilary’s puppy, and the real star of the show!
• 📊 Election Reflections: Hilary gives an inside look at how Americans are reacting post-election, discussing key trends and voter sentiment.
• 🎤 Media on the Move: We dive into how podcasts have become the go-to space for political campaigning, changing the game for media.
• 📚 History Deep Dives: Hilary teases an upcoming conversation with author Ben Macintyre about his book The Siege, on the 1980 Iranian Embassy hostage crisis.

Follow @newsbyhil on Instagram, X, and Patreon to get more from Hilary!

This week, we caught up with the amazing Elaine Burke — tech journalist, host with the brilliant For Tech Sake podcast, and regular contributor to national media.

In this episode, we get into:

🚗 Adventures in Autonomous Cars: Elaine tells us what it's like to ride in a driverless taxi and how it could change the future of travel.

🤖 Robots Among Us: From medical marvels with Robotics to stock-taking bots in supermarkets, we explore how automation is changing everyday life.

🧠 AI: Beyond the Buzz: We separate fact from fiction in the world of artificial intelligence and discuss its true potential and pitfalls.

💬 Battling Online Misinformation: As the world nervously looks to the US presidential election on November 5th, we talk about algorithms, the spread of conspiracy theories, and the importance of keeping conversations respectful.

All of this and lots more!