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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 Anthony Garvey

For our second extra interview our guest is Anthony Garvey. This episode is published on 10th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

May 10, 202412 minSeason 10Ep. 20

Interview with Roger Caesar

Our special interview guest today is Rogher Caesar. This episode is published on 7th May 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

May 07, 202417 minSeason 10Ep. 19

Interview with Dave Greig

Our interview guest this week is Dave Greig VPE from Aberdeen Toastmasters. This episode is published on May 4th, 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

May 04, 202438 minSeason 10Ep. 18

Keep Going - FIZZLE - Diction

In this week's episode Paul talks about burnout and keeping club officers going after this article by Maureen Zappala, the word of the week is FIZZLE and Moira discusses how we can improve our diction and vocal projection. This episode is published on 27th April 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Apr 27, 202427 minSeason 10Ep. 17

Interview with Brian Dodd

Our interview guest this week is Brian Dodd, immediate past president of Firebirds Collective and VP Membership of Royal Roads Toastmasters. This episode is published on April 20th, 2024 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Apr 20, 202428 minSeason 10Ep. 16

Public Perceptions - TENACIOUS - Impact of Mentoring

In this week's episode James talks about the public perception of Toastmasters, the word of the week is TENACIOUS and Paul discusses an article by Morage Mathieson in the Toastmaster Magazine entitle “Make and Impact by Mentoring".. This episode is published on 13th April 2024 with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Apr 13, 202428 minSeason 10Ep. 15

Interview with Larry Lyons

Our interview guest this week is District 71 Parliamentarian Larry Lyons, a member of Toastmasters4Golf and Roscrea Toastmasters. This episode is published on 6th April 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Apr 06, 202433 minSeason 10Ep. 14

Debating - BEDROCK - Speech basics

In this week's episode, Paul explains debating, the word of the week is BEDROCK and Moira discusses the basics of speech preparation. This episode is published on 30th March 2024 with Paul O'Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Mar 30, 202426 minSeason 10Ep. 13

Interview with PIP Lark Doley

Our interview guest this week is Past International President Lark Doley. This episode is published on 23rd March 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Mar 23, 202432 minSeason 10Ep. 12

ESCAPADE & Ideas for Better Meetings

In this week's episode after the word of the week, ESCAPADE, the panel, James, Moira and last week's interviewee David Clinton, discuss ideas for making more interesting, and hopefully better, meetings. This episode is published on 16th March 2024 with James Finnegan, David Clinton & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Mar 16, 202426 minSeason 10Ep. 11

Interview with David Clinton

Our interview guest this week is David Clinton, founding member of Toastmasters4Golf and a member of This episode is published on xxx with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Mar 09, 202427 minSeason 10Ep. 10

Leadership Opportunities, SAGACIOUS & Nervous

In this week's episode James talks about leadership options and opportunities, the word of the week is SAGACIOUS and Moira looks at how we can deal with nervousness. This episode is published on 2nd March 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Mar 02, 202422 minSeason 10Ep. 9

Interview with International President Morag Mathieson

Our interview guest this week is the current President of Toastmasters International, Morag Mathieson. This episode is published on xxx with Paul O’Mahony, James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Feb 24, 202429 minSeason 10Ep. 8

Hurkle Durkle & AI in Toastmasters

n this week's episode the word of the week is Hurkle Durkle and Moira discusses the uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Toastmasters. This episode is published on 17th February 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Feb 17, 202419 minSeason 10Ep. 7

Interview with Olga Byrne

Our interview guest this week is Olga Byrne, a member of Sussex Online Speakers and the District 71 Awards and Recognition Co-Chair. This episode is published on 10th February 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Feb 10, 202420 minSeason 10Ep. 6

Extraordinary Teams - EBULLIENT - Another Icebreaker

In this week's episode James looks at what makes extraordinary teams, the word of the week is EBULLIENT and Moira discusses what you can do for your second, third or fourth Icebreaker speech. This episode is published on 3rd February 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Feb 03, 202420 minSeason 10Ep. 5

Interview with Michael McCann

Our interview guest this week is Michael McCann, treasurer of Naval Club and current Director for Area 16 in District 71. This episode is published on 27th January 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Jan 27, 202420 minSeason 10Ep. 4

Resolutions - RESOLUTE - Organise your Table Topics

In this week's episode James talks about new year resolutions, the word of the week is RESOLUTE and Moira discusses tips for organising your table topic responses. This episode is published on xxx 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Jan 20, 202417 minSeason 10Ep. 3

Interview with Evelyn Khan-Panni

Our interview guest this week is Evelyn Khan-Panni DTM, VPE at Naas Toastmasters as well as Wordsmiths Online. This episode is published on 13th January 2024 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Jan 13, 202417 minSeason 10Ep. 2

Good Starts - RECONCILIATION - Storytelling Tips

In this week's episode James talks about what make good starts, the word of the week is RECONCILIATION and Moira discusses tips for storytelling. This episode is published on 6th January 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Jan 06, 202419 minSeason 10Ep. 1

Interview with Piotr Chimko

Our interview guest this week is Piotr Chimko, Region 10 Adviser This episode is published on 30th December 2023 withJames Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Jan 04, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 47

ENCHANT & a look back at 2023

In this week's episode the word of the week is ENCHANT and we look back at the episodes of 2023. This episode is published on 23rd December 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Dec 27, 202321 minSeason 9Ep. 47

Interview with Gerry Dunn

Our interview guest this week is Gerry Dunn, chair of the District 71 Conflict Resolution group, secretary of Glasgow Toastmasters and member of Toastmasters4Golf and Southside Speakers as well as a club in the US. This episode is published on 16th December 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Dec 16, 202319 minSeason 9Ep. 46

Protocols & Processes - LUDICROUS - Dynamic Speaking

Magazine Episode In this week's episode James looks at protocols and processes in Toastmasters, the word of the week is LUDICROUS and Moira discusses the article in the ' December edition of the Toastmaster Magazine entitled The "Ins and Outs of Dynamic Speaking". This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Ta...

Dec 09, 202318 minSeason 9Ep. 45

Interview with Celine Talbot

Our interview guest this week is Celine Talbot, president of Toastmasters Malta. This episode is published on 2nd December 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Dec 02, 202315 minSeason 9Ep. 44

Positives - SHIIVOO - Left Brain, Right Brain

In this week's episode James Looks at 31 Days of Toastmasters Positives, the word of the week is SHIVOO and Moira discusses left brain and right brains issues that we can use to our advantage in speechmaking. This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers...

Nov 25, 202324 minSeason 9Ep. 43

Interview with Maura Meaney

Our interview guest this week is Maura Meaney, a member of Shannon Toastmasters Club and The Write Toastmasters' Club and a previous Division Director for Division B in District 71. This episode is published on 18th November 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...

Nov 18, 202316 minSeason 9Ep. 42

Nervous - WHIMSICAL - Worldwide

In this week's episode James says "Are you nervous? - Sio you should be!", the word of the week is WHIMSICAL and Moira discusses the worldwide nature of Toastmasters. This episode is published on 11th November 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us: email: info@irishtakers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Nov 11, 202320 minSeason 9Ep. 41

Interview with Sue Burnett

Our interview guest this week is Sue Burnett, Public Relations Manager for District 71 and a member of two clubs - Anglia Communicators & Cornerstone Advanced Toastmasters. This episode is published on 4th November withJames 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...

Nov 04, 202319 minSeason 9Ep. 40

Networking, EPIC & Hidden Nuggets

In this week’s episode Paul talks about networking with the Word of the Week being EPIC, and Jameslooks for hidden nuggets in the Toastmasters magazine for October. This episode is published on xxx th 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 28, 202319 minSeason 9Ep. 39
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