Were Harry and Meghan in a two hour car chase from the paparazzi or is this actual fake news? Marion weighs up the possibilities before moving on to the other near catastrophes of the week including the debt ceiling, Rudy Giuliani's legal troubles and the expiration of Title 42. What’s going to happen with the debt ceiling? Will the US Government come to a solution in time or are Kevin McCarthy and Joe Biden in the wrong place at the wrong time? Is can kicking the new national sport of America o...
May 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 676
Catching the sight of yourself in a mirror is one thing, catching the sight of yourself running in a video is a whole other level? Even Sonia admits to having a different view of her running form to the reality that presents itself whenever someone hits record. Can we take steps to improve the way we run or is perfection an illusion when it comes to this very personal thing. Elite running coach and physical therapist Vinny Mulvey has seen it all. He joins the episode to reflect on how thinking c...
May 17, 2023•35 min•Ep. 675
Marion McKeone joins Jarlath to discuss a bizarre week in US politics. From Trumps conviction to George Santos, the dept ceiling silver bullet and Trump's CNN funded rally, this was a week that had everyone's head spinning. Marion fact checks Trump's most outlandish claims in the "Town Hall" stunt show while weaving in all the biggest stories of the week. As usual you can find the deeper dive into the stories over on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad . Jarlath is on tour right now. He will be doing...
May 11, 2023•32 min•Ep. 674
The legend Sonia O’Sullivan breaks down the most confusing items of running terminology as submitted by our listeners. From tempos to fartleks, floats to bandits, it’s all here in this jargon busting episode with the GOAT of Irish running. The extended episode (available on Patreon) also includes Sonia revealing her VO2 max, even more jargon busting and a visit to Poppintree Park in Dublin to take in the sights & sounds of one listener’s 250th Parkrun. Sonia even finds time to breakdown some...
May 10, 2023•25 min•Ep. 673
What was the purpose of Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland? As Marion touches down in Dublin after her holiday, she puts forward her perspective on why Trump was visiting during the beginning of his civil rape trial in New York. Is Trump afraid to face E Jean Carroll as Joe Tacopina uses his thuggish methods to take on the trial. The most damning evidence against Trump in the trial being used is the infamous ‘Grab ‘em by the pussy’ Access Hollywood tapes. Marion gives a run down on what’s been said...
May 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 672
Sonia is back in Portland after a brief stop at a relay carnival like no other - The Penn Relays. We get some of the sights and sounds of the big event including Villanova's dramatic win in the men's mile relay and Marcus O'Sullivan's emotional post race interview. "The memories that are made last forever and they are magic" but at some point you have to come back to earth and get out to train again. That's the position many people find themselves in after a marathon. What better time to look th...
May 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 671
More than 40,000 runners took to the streets of London on Sunday April 23rd, 2023, to run 26.2 miles. Raising millions for charities across the U.K. This year, for the very first time, I was one of them. Today's episode brings you all the sights and sounds from this tremendous event. From the pre-race jitters to the fortuitous meetings, the cheers crowds and the glorious final sprint to the finish, this episode has it all. There's even a special appearance from Irish athletics legend Catherina M...
Apr 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 670
s the National Rifle Association’s convention the new CPAC? Marion looks back on a weekend of bizarre speeches and headshakingly worrying individuals. After 20 years of attending this event, nobody is better positioned to comment on the evolution of this event and the changes in the weapons that attract the most punters. The star of the event was not Donald Trump. Marion introduces to the new belle of the ball Kristi Noem. Who is and does she really have the best chances of being the Orange Lad’...
Apr 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 669
Sonia pulls Jarlath to one said and explains the most important things to remember on the day of the marathon. This wide ranging episode features stories and wisdom Sonia's illustrious career and simple tips that everyone can apply. She also looks back at the Boston marathon and Kipchoge's 6th place finish. Is this the end or just a blip? Later in the episode coach Vinny Mulvey joins Jar for his final proper run before London. If you'd like to support Jar's charity here's the link https://2023tc...
Apr 19, 2023•53 min•Ep. 668
Screwing up is a fact of life. Refusing to admit to it? Well that’s not in Joe Biden’s personality. This week his visit to Ireland and his All Black’s gaffe humanised the 46th US President in a way few events could. Sunday Business Post Washington Correspondent Marion McKeone dishes some insider information on the inner workings of NGOs and the real reason why Trump’s state visits were few and far between. What is Biden’s current public perception in the US as his approval rating takes a dive. W...
Apr 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 667
In the final days before London 2023, I ask the greatest of all time what she learned from her first marathon. The answer I get might surprise you. Sonia famously ran and won Dublin on a whim for her first race after the 2000 Olympics. My final long run was an opportunity to gather some listeners training for Connemara, Boston and London. I recorded on the go and got some great insights from the far more experienced listeners of this podcast. How can I avoid the pitfalls of the first race joy. V...
Apr 12, 2023•31 min•Ep. 666
Are the public already too tired to cope with Donald Trump’s indictment? Business Post Washington Correspondent and the power house behind this podcast, Marion McKeone discusses all 34 of the charges Trump is facing. Marion tells us what it was like on the ground as George Santos and Marjorie Taylor Green protested outside the court. We discuss Trump’s diminished appearance, rare details from inside the court house and Trump’s attitude to it all. We also chat about the other impending cases head...
Apr 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 665
Sonia returns to the hills and roads that built her this week. Yes, it’s the 2023 Ballymore Cobh AC Sonia O’Sullivan 10 Mile Road Race and I was there to capture all of the sights and sounds of this unique event. Hundreds of runners of all levels lined up to take on the hills and I brought the microphone along for the ride. Thanks to Steve Daly, my running companion on the day, there is a condensed video of the race available to watch on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad . From the pre-race vaselin...
Apr 04, 2023•47 min•Ep. 664
So the indictment you planned didn’t happen. You were all excited and now you’re sad. What happens next? Marion McKeone examines the latest developments in Donald Trumps’ endless pursuit of attention as he visited Waco this week. Is the DeSantis challenge starting to fizzle before it even gets on the runway, why do we still listen to pollsters when most Trump supporters refuse to give them honest answers. Murdoch’s lawyers get a wrap on the knuckles, Paltrow takes to the stand and Republicans re...
Mar 30, 2023•31 min•Ep. 663
Jarlath takes on one of the hilliest half marathons in Ireland while Sonia O'Sullivan returns to Cobh to prepare for her annual 10 mile road race on April 2nd. Coach and physical therapist Vinny Mulvey advices Jarlath on the imperfect science of tapering for the London Marathon. There's something for everyone in this episode including (in the extended cut n Patreon) a trip to the Wicklow hills with Jarlath and Bushy Park London for Sonia's latest Parkrun adventure. To hear that full episode and ...
Mar 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 662
Who is Alvin Bragg ? What exactly is his case against Donald Trump? And is there any truth in the claim that this indictment is political given the number of run-ins these two have had with each other? Marion is here to shed light on the whole bizarre tale. In the first half of today's show we purely focus on what makes this case different from that of Fani Willis in Georgia , why so many are lining up to take a swing at Alvin Bragg and whether there is an argument for leaving the whole Stormy D...
Mar 24, 2023•37 min•Ep. 661
How do you control your emotions when you're more tired than you've ever been in your life? Sonia has the answers. Fresh off the plane from Australia, the Queen is back in London. A little jet lagged but brimming with great advice, tips, stories and recommendations for what you can do to run your best ever marathon, half marathon or 5k. This is part 1 of this week's episode. You can hear the whole episode over on www.patron.com/irishmanabroad ! For the past few months Vinny Mulvey has been creat...
Mar 22, 2023•35 min•Ep. 660
Silicon Valley Bank collapses, Ron DeSantis and Trump go head to head in their war on the woke mind virus, the Stormy Daniel’s hush money case gets a new Lionel Hutz, Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial Irish gags and Marion examines Joe Biden's track record as an Irishman. The Sunday Business Post's Washington correspondent Marion McKeone tells Jarlath why Silicon Valley Bank collapsed this week and what impact it is having on American markets. Trump’s team decides to take on DeSantis in an ethical sh...
Mar 17, 2023•36 min•Ep. 659
After a hellish week of injury and illness, Jarlath sits down with Sonia talk about some of the most annoying aspects of the runners life including the inopportune time to get sick. Compiled from the emails from our great listeners and Patrons on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad, Sonia sifts through them all, adds a few of her own and even admits to a couple herself. Later in the show top physical therapist and coach Vinny Mulvey advises Jarlath on how best to return to running after a lay Orr and...
Mar 15, 2023•29 min•Ep. 658
Marion gives her review of this year's CPAC. She witnesses first had the declaration of “war on transgender people”. With the aim to “eradicate transgenderism” many deligates and speakers won the crowd at the event by parroting anti-trans and anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric while Kari Lake promised legislation to prevent chemical castration. Tucker Carlson’s gave rewriting the story of January 6th's Capitol Hill riots a decent swing this week. Marion gives Jarlath a break down of Tucker Carlson’s past and...
Mar 10, 2023•34 min•Ep. 657
The great Sonia O'Sullivan answers listener questions on all topics including nutrition, footwear, training, travel and the European indoor championships. Comedian Jarlath Regan, who has been coached by Sonia for the last two years, is just 46 away from his biggest race. London City Marathon on April 23rd looms large. Sonia helps Jarlath with some of the mental challenges of the big race. In the extended Patreon edition there's nearly an extra hour of content including coach Vinny Mulvey' s one ...
Mar 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 656
Marion checks in with Jarlath live from CPAC - Conservative Political Action Conference - or TPAC as it’s now being dubbed. The Sunday Business Post's Washington Correspondent breaks down the surreal reality of CPAC including the panel discussions, whacky merch and keynote speakers which include Nigel Farrage. Marion also breaks down which Republicans have chosen to steer clear of CPAC this year and which ones have shown up. Jarlath and Marion discuss why Ron DeSantis stayed away and the controv...
Mar 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 655
Irishman Running Abroad is our weekly running podcast on the Irishman Abroad Podcast network. Join Jarlath as he trains for the London City Marathon with the help of Sonia O'Sullivan. From nutrition to recovery to gear, this week Sonia takes a close look at the aspects of marathon preparation that tend to get forgotten. With the help of first time marathon runner, comedian Jarlath Regan, she explains why making time and space to think about a few simple things can change your marathon experience...
Feb 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 654
This one needs no introduction, Steve Coogan is a one off. In this episode we have the space and time to discuss his vast career, his connection to Ireland, his clarity on comedy and writing, Philomena, his up-coming roll as Jimmy Saville, going toe to toe with Harvey Weinstein and so much more. To hear part 2 of this episode and gain access to every episode of Irishman Abroad going back ten years, why not head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - for a tiny fee each month you can support the sho...
Feb 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 653
Jarlath Regan and Marion McKeone break down the Ohio oil spill and discuss the war in Ukraine, one year on. Business Post Washington Correspondent Marion McKeone talks to Jarlath about the murder of a beloved 69-year-old Irish bishop in Los Angeles. Marion talks to Jarlath through Bishop David O’Connell’s community work throughout his life and the man who as arrested on suspicion of the murder. The war in Ukraine one year on shows no sign of ending. Marion reflects on the 7,000 civilians that ha...
Feb 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 652
Can you training your brain to stop begging you to quit while running? This week Sonia O'Sullivan looks at the voice inside us that is common to all runners. The voice that tells you that "this is your limit". What can we learn from the elites on the topic of quieting that voice? Jarlath looks at the wider theories around the subject of mental strength while special guest Vinny Mulvey visits David Goggins to hear what the guru of toughness has to say. 9 weeks until London city marathon and Jarla...
Feb 21, 2023•39 min•Ep. 651
In this weeks podcast, Jarlath and Marion sit down to discuss the unidentified flying objects shot down by the US - including a Chinese spy balloon and a small metallic one. The Businesses Post Washington correspondent talks about the GOP Primary heating up as Ron DeSantis is set to take on Trump and explains whether DeSantis’ chances will be scuppered by other candidates. The pair discuss the news that Fox News stars and staff allegedly expressed contempt for the election fraud claims they were...
Feb 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 650
If you’re training for any big race or just starting out in running, you’re putting new demands on your body. All runners need to compensate for the extra toll this will take through some sort of supplements. Sonia O’Sullivan chats to Jarlath about the entry level stuff that will aid with recovery and help us all avoid depletion. With 10 weeks to the London marathon Jarlath’s long run has been upped to 23km while Sonia prepares for her big weekend back in Cobh in less than 2 months. Together the...
Feb 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 649
President Biden looked like a new man this week as he delivered his “State of the Union” address to a chorus of heckles. Instead of getting flustered, he showed a verbal and logical dexterity that few had predicted. In this week’s episode, Sunday Business Post US correspondent and award winning journalist Marion McKeone examines the speech, the reactions and what it means for the 2024 election. Is it game on for Joe? Meanwhile the George Santos distraction tour rolls on with yet more revelations...
Feb 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 648
The legend Sonia O'Sullivan talks to Jarlath about the past week in athletics and how to improve your running form easily. The Irish record breaker takes a look around Strava to see what the listeners have been running and she reflects on her daughter's stellar performance over the weekend on the track. Meanwhile, Jarlath takes to the hills with the Vinny Mulvey training group. Later in the show over on Patreon in the double size episode, Vinny explains why form is more important to running econ...
Feb 07, 2023•33 min•Ep. 647
