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Irish Talkers

The Talk Show for Talkers.www.irishtalkers.com
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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Episodes

Interview with Rose Marie Calder

Our interview guest this week is International speaker and coach Rose Marie Calder, a member of Luton Toastmasters. This episode is published on 21st October 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Oct 21, 202323 minSeason 19Ep. 38

The need for Speed, PERMEATE & The Icebreaker

In this week’s episode, James talks about the need for speed with the Word of the Week being PERMEATE, and Moira discusses the Icebreaker(s) and what follows. This episode is published on October 14th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Oct 14, 202319 minSeason 9Ep. 37

Interview with Mairead Dillon

Our interview guest this week is Mairead Dillon, Club Growth Director for District 71 and a member of Greystones Toastmasters This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Oct 07, 202315 minSeason 9Ep. 36

Increase your Pension, Stakeholder, Nerves

In this week’s episode, Paul talks about increasing your pension thanks to Toastmasters with the Word of the Week being STAKEHOLDER, and Moira talks about nerves, the causes and ways to overcome them. This episode is published on 30th September with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Sep 30, 202321 minSeason 9Ep. 35

Interview with Satya Morarji

Our interview guest this week is the president of Liverpool City Toastmasters Club, Satya Morarji. This episode is published on 23rd September 2023 with Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers+

Sep 23, 202335 minSeason 9Ep. 34

Public Relations, FLAMBOYANT, Crutches

In this week’s episode Paul takes a fresh look at public relations with the Word of the Week being FLAMBOYANT, and James urges you to drop the crutches and soar. This episode is published on September 16th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Sep 16, 202324 minSeason 9Ep. 33

Interview with James Finnegan

Our interview guest this week is is a repeat of the very first interview that we conducted at the beginning of this season - with our then new presenter, James Finnegan. This episode is published on 9th Septemer 2023 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Sep 09, 202321 minSeason 9Ep. 58

The Humble Leader, HUMILITY & Two Ears One Mouth

In this week’s episode Paul discusses humility in leadership with the Word of the Week being HUMILITY, and James talks about how we have two ears and one mouth and how we should use them. This episode is published on September 2nd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Sep 02, 202321 minSeason 9Ep. 31

Interview with Paul Greenway

Our interview guest this week is Paul Greenway, Area 11 Director and member of Bandon Toastmasters. This episode is published on 26th August with Paul O’Mahony, & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Aug 26, 202316 minSeason 9Ep. 30

Contests - AUGUST - Community

In this week’s episode Paul talks about about the decision from Toastmasters International regarding how Contests are to be held this year, with the Word of the Week being AUGUST, and James discusses community. This episode is published on June 24th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Aug 19, 202322 minSeason 9Ep. 29

Interview with Anthony Garvey

Our interview guest this week is Anthony Garvey who is a member of West Limerick Toastmasters and Shilling Speakers where he is the current president. This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Aug 12, 202323 minSeason 9Ep. 28

Shape the Future, FLUSTER, Storytelling Mistakes

In this week’s episode Paul talks about how we can shape the future of Toastmasters with the Word of the Week being FLUSTER, and Moira discusses four storytelling mistakes. This episode is published on June 24th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Aug 05, 202322 minSeason 9Ep. 27

Interview with Bill Hayden

This week's interview guest is Bill Hayden, VP Membership in Blarney Toastmasters and a member of two other clubs in Chicago, US. This episode is published on July 29th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Jul 29, 202332 minSeason 9Ep. 26

Officer Training, AUDACIOUS & Creativity

In this week’s episode Paul talks about club officer training with the Word of the Week being AUDACIOUS, and James discusses creativity. This episode is published on July 22nd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Jul 22, 202322 minSeason 9Ep. 25

Interview with Elizabeth Jordan

Interview Episode Our interview guest this weeks Elizabeth Jordan, outgoing Programme Quality Director, and this year's District Director for District 71. Elizabeth is a member of Cornerstone Communicators. This episode is published on Jun 15th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Jul 15, 202315 minSeason 9Ep. 24

Feedback, INGENIOUS, Blooms Day

In this week’s episode, Paul talks about feedback in relation to this podcast with the Word of the Week being INGENIOUS, and James talks about Blooms day and how this can relate to Toastmasters speeches. This episode is published on June 24th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Jul 08, 202327 minSeason 9Ep. 23

Interview with Katuta Lumpa

Our interview guest this week is Katuta Lumpa, outgoing VPE of Stevenage Speakers. This episode is published on Jun 3rd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Jul 01, 202326 minSeason 9Ep. 22

Conference Debrief & Serendipity

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Danny Banks, District 71 Club Growth Director and incoming Programme Quality Director and we discuss the recent District 71 Conference and look forward to next year's conference with the Word of the Week being SERENDIPITY, and James follows this up with a serendipitous story from history. This episode is published on June 24th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠⁠...

Jun 24, 202319 minSeason 9Ep. 21

Interview with Danny Banks

Interview Episode Our interview guest this week is the incoming Programme Quality Director for District 71, currently Club Growth Director, Danny Banks. This episode is published on June 17th with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Jun 17, 202323 minSeason 9Ep. 20

Accessible, LAUD & AI

In this week’s episode, Paul talks about making club meetings welcoming, inclusive and accessible for all, with the Word of the Week being LAUD, and Moira talks about how AI can be of help. This episode is published on June 17th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Jun 10, 202330 min

Interview with Pat Sexton

Our interview guest this week is the winner of the District 71 Table Topics and Evaluation contests, Pat Sexton from Speak Easy Toastmaster in Mallow, Co Cork. This episode is published on Jun 17th with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Jun 03, 202320 minSeason 9Ep. 19

A Storytelling Organisation, DILEMMA & Anniversaries

In this week’s episode Paul asks the question, is TM a storytelling organisation?, the word of the week is DILEMMA and James talks about Anniversaries. This episode is published on May 6th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠

May 27, 202323 minSeason 9Ep. 15

Interview with Dave Greig

Our interview guest this week is Dave Greig, president of Aberdeen Toastmasters and a member of Blarney Toastmasters. This episode is published on May 20th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

May 20, 202320 minSeason 9Ep. 16

Why, INFLUX, Online Visitors

In this week’s episode, Paul asks why people join Toastmasters, with the Word of the Week being INFLUX, and James discusses the District 71 Conference offerings for Online visitors. This episode is published on May 13th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

May 13, 202322 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Interview with Georgina Hodgkinson

Our interview guest this week is Georgina Hodgkinson, SAA of Milton Keynes Confident Speakers. This episode is published on May 6th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

May 06, 202327 minSeason 9Ep. 14

Behind the Scenes, FLIMFLAM, Legacy

In this week’s episode Paul talks about what is going on behind the scenes in District 71, with the Word of the Week being FLIMFLAM, and James discusses the subject of Legacy. This episode is published on April 22nd with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Apr 22, 202319 minSeason 9Ep. 13

Interview with Kavita Dulai

Our interview guest this week is Distinguished Toastmaster Kavita Dulai, a member of Cornerstone Communicators and VPPR for Watford Speakers, as well as being the leader of the Speechcraft programme in District 71. This episode is published on April 15th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Apr 15, 202322 minSeason 9Ep. 12

The DEC, ELOQUENT and turning a good speech into a great speech.

In this week’s episode Paul talks about the recent District 71 Executive Committee meeting with the Word of the Week being ELOQUENT, and James discusses what can turn a good speech into a great speech. This episode is published on March 8th with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Apr 08, 202322 minSeason 9Ep. 12

Interview with Shirley Gallagher

Our interview guest this week is Dr Shirley Gallagher, currently secretary of Guardian Toastmasters in Cork. Here is Shirley's bio: Dr Shirley Gallagher is a big picture sustainability thinker. She is known for helping companies and government agencies to decarbonise their systems. Dr Gallagher is a Researcher with IMR, Chairperson of the Cork based Environmental Charity, CEF, an EU Climate Ambassador, a Climate Reality Leader and a sustainability consultant. Shirley initially became interested ...

Apr 01, 202323 minSeason 9Ep. 11

Renew - RENEW - Oscar Speeches

In this week’s episode Paul talks about renewals with the Word of the week being (of course) RENEW, and James discusses Oscar acceptance speeches and relates them to the Pathways project. This episode is published on March xxth with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Mar 25, 202320 minSeason 9Ep. 10
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