It took some doing, but after 5 years and 140 episodes we have finally covered every single detail on the subject of politics. From this point onwards there will be no new information on the topic. Anyone who makes a claim to the contrary is probably a fascist and is not to be trusted. Emotional deflection aside, it has been our sincerest pleasure to be the voices in your head and we hope you learned a thing or two, and maybe had a little giggle along the way. There's a bajillion podcasts out th...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 59 min
Are you ready to jack into the metaverse and surf a cyberwave down the information super highway? Stick on these VR goggles and join us as we chat with Dr Dónal Mulligan about the internet and its effect on politics. Be careful though! If you die in the podcast, you die in real life. whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2021•59 min
Nobody cares about local government until the bins don’t get collected and the grass has grown really, really long on your local GAA pitch. Nobody, that is, except for Mayor Peter Kavanagh, a man with more fucks to give than there are blades of grass on you local GAA pitch. whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2021•57 min
Welcome back to Top of the Populists! Stay tuned to hear some anti-elitist bops from DJ Trump and many more! Seriously though, Steve has finally recovered from the haze of his masters degree to teach us all about the political framework (?) of populism. Also, Richie has a new toy. Good soup... whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 02, 2021•59 min
Development Aid isn't just about charity. Its about social justice. It's about helping people help themselves. In today's new episode, Steve and Richie chat to Caoimhe de Barra, CEO of Trocaire, about the organisation's amazing work, how COVID has effected things, and of course, Trocaire boxes. Donate to Trocaire Get Involved Dóchas whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min
We're back, babaí! To ease back into things, the boys decided to tackle the light and breezy subject of *checks notes* ... Northern Ireland. Steve and Richie chat about the history, the Troubles and the future. Plus, stick around to the end for an update on the future of What Am. whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 22 min
The boys are on holiday! So here is a bonus episode for the HS+ feed to tide you over until August. ----- Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Bonus episode trailer animation ----- Get your WAP Tee! whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2021•35 min
The National Health Service, Blighty's biggest achievement since giving Mr Hitler the ol’ two fingers. It's been a rough year and a half for the beloved institution. A lack of funding, a global pandemic and a comically incompetent health secretary have lead to a challenging work environment, and an uncertain future, for its 1.3 million staff. How did this happen? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Dr Ellen Welch, author of The NHS: The Story So Far, talks to us about all this and more! -...
Jun 29, 2021•38 min
What's not to love about AOC? From introducing a Green New Deal, to live streaming Animal Crossing on Twitch, to lampooning alt-right trolls, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has captured the attention and respect of progressives all over the world. This week the boys chat to David Freedlander, author of "The AOC Generation" about her meteoric rise to prominence, her relationship with the far-right, and potential future plans. ----- Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus conte...
Jun 15, 2021•45 min
OK, look. Before you even start, we know it's a bit problematic to have two semi-rowdy Irish lads trying to explain the foundations and intricacies of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. So they did what they thought was best... They got a bit drunk, took a wild stab at it and brought in some British besties to top it off. Guest contributors: Derek O'Brien Lex Croucher Rosianna Halse Rojas Jazza John ----- Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Bonus ep...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 15 min
If the pandemic is a drought, then the Eurovision is a fabulous, shining, glittery oasis. Join us, as we leave the parched lands of lockdown behind and dive headfirst into a sequin sea. Acting as our guide, as always, is the infallible Dónal Mulligan. ----- Eurovision Songs: Ireland Malta Cyprus Iceland The Netherlands Russia Ukraine Switzerland ----- Eurovision Nightmare Songs: Song 01: Euphoria | Song 02: Waterloo | Song 03: Toy | Song 04: Douze Pointe ----- Become a Headstuff+ member and get...
May 18, 2021•58 min
Confused by political conversation? Fear not, for we have compiled, and cleared up, a comprehensive catalogue of convoluted colloquialisms! India Covid Relief Mutual Aid Doc Bernie Sanders Lofi Filibuster Slamilton: A Basketball Musical ----- Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Bonus episode trailer animation ----- Get your WAP Tee! whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
May 04, 2021•57 min
The government recommends at least 200g of podcasts per day as part of a balanced diet. However, studies show that most people consume less than half of that! Don't worry though, because this extra large portion on The Politics of Food, featuring the Spice Bags Podcast, will help you meet your recommended daily allowance of insight, banter and chicken based anecdotes. Spice Bags on Twitter Spice Bags on Instagram ----- Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Bonus episode tra...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Power (and podcasts) to the people! When it comes to having your voice heard, protesting is one of the strongest tools in a citizen's belt. In the last year there's been no shortage of things to demonstrate against, but how are we supposed to come together, when lockdown says we should stay apart? Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! ----- Bonus episode trailer animation ----- Get your WAP Tee! whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermar...
Apr 06, 2021•54 min
We tried using an AI to generate a description for our newest episode, What Am Machine Learning? “The podcast that sounds smart but is actually really dumb?” “The podcast that's learning while it podcasts.” And our personal favourite: “Starwars.com. All Star Wars, all the time.” (Yes, this was an actual suggestion) But who needs a computer to describe a subject when you have real life human, Ger Carney on hand to tell you everything you need to know about AI, machine learning and automation. Bec...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! If we were your advisors we’d say you should listen to this episode where Steve and Richie interview the wonderful Bea Jonite. They chat about Latvia, Bea’s career and what it’s like to work in government as a political advisor. Bea's Twitter Bea's Instagram ----- 180 Degrees Podcast ----- Bonus episode trailer animation ----- Get your WAP Tee! whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn...
Mar 09, 2021•49 min
Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Grab your tinfoil hats and leave your rational thinking at the door, because this week the boys are learning about the hottest conspiracy theory this side of Comet Pizza, QAnon. Guiding them on their journey to enlightenment is Ciarán O'Connor, analyst and researcher for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue specialising in technology and extremism. ----- 180 Degrees Podcast ----- Bonus episode trailer animation ----- Get your WAP Tee! w...
Feb 23, 2021•46 min
Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Did you know that vaccines are cool, fashionable and sexy and that the people who take them are also cool, fashionable and sexy? That’s just science, baby. Joining the lads this week to chat about vaccines and the role science plays in the betterment of humanity is Professor Luke O'Neill. ----- Never Mind the B#ll*cks, Here’s the Science by Luke O'neill Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill ----- 180 Degrees Podcast ----- Bonus episode ...
Feb 09, 2021•49 min
Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Are the stresses of modern living making you pine for a bygone era? A time when double denim could be worn with impunity. A time when George Clooney’s hair was as dark as the night sky. A time when politicians were still pretty shit, but at least there was no twitter to constantly remind you of that fact. That’s right, we’re heading to the 90s. Acting as our temporal tour guide is the hilarious and wonderful Julie Jay. 180 Degrees Podca...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Become a Headstuff+ member for exclusive bonus podcast episodes. Bonus episode preview animation (President Gandalf) What an edited episode looks like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 19, 2021•14 min
Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Everyone’s all coup this, and COVID that. What about Brexit, you guys? Jazza and Jimmy, from the Right Dishonourable Podcast, huddle with Steve and Richie around the dumpster fire that is politics in 2021. They discuss the UK’s long-anticipated departure from the EU and what might be next on the horizon (spoiler: it's not hope). And to provide the often overlooked, but equally important, Northern Irish perspective is political commentat...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Another year, another Christmas recap episode! Steve and Richie go through some notable people (and dogs) from the past year and decide who should be celebrated and who should get in the bin with the rest of 2020. Wishing all our listeners a safe, healthy and happy Christmas. Steve & Richie x ----- Follow our people of the year: Dr Tony Holohan Dr. Anthony Fauci Bressie Ursula von der Leyen Elliot Page Jacinda Ardern George Floyd Hercules Stacey Abrams Probably best not to follow our shite p...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Does politics have a place in video games? What are the best/worst political video games ever made? Is Mario a communist sleeper agent who will one day lead the revolution against the bourgeoisie of the Mushroom Kingdom? Such academic questions require an academic mind. Luckily, Dr. Dónal Mulligan is here to help Steve and Richie pwn the noobs of ignorance. Malta's Eurovision Song 2020 Games discussed: Crusader Kings Papers Please This War of Mine Animal Crossing Star Dew Valley Alpha Centuri (a...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Are people inherently corrupt? How do we prevent corruption from poisoning our politics? Is Boris Jonson in the pocket of Big Clown? Answers to these questions, and more, can be found right in our latest episode. Ryan Tubridy's Nightmare Face Art Corrupt Irish Politician Macarena Elaine Byrne ----- The World According To Wikipedia Get your WAP Tee! Buy us a beer whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Dec 01, 2020•55 min
What’s that? You say you’re sick of hearing about the election and US politics? Oh ok. Well… we worked really hard on this episode explaining the office of the president of the US. We’ll leave it here if you change your mind. *throws podcast onto the content pile* Trump Supporters Swarm Biden/Harris Campaign Bus Trump Steaks The 25th Amendment Explained | CGP Grey ----- Listen to The Behavioural Vaccine Get your WAP Tee! Buy us a beer whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The United Nations recently celebrated it's 75th birthday. To mark the occasion, the boys decided it was about time they did an episode on the worlds largest intergovernmental organisation. Universal Declaration of Human Rights UN Sub Agencies Gaddafi UN Speech ----- Listen to Dubland Get your WAP Tee! Buy us a beer whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min
To commemorate Mental Health Day Steve and Richie have a chat about their mental health challenges, treatments and the importance of talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2020•42 min
A very special episode topic requires a very special guest and we can think of no one better than Nial Breslin, aka Bressie to talk about What Am Mental Health? Is modern life causing us to be more anxious? What role does politics play in mental health? What can we do to protect our mental wellbeing? The lads chat about all of this, and more, on this very special episode. World Mental Health Day A Lust For Life Pieta House Where Is My Mind Podcast Wake Up/Wind Down Podcast One Good Thing by The ...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min
2020 has been a very, very, very weird election year. Plagues, protests and pompous presidents have dominated the news cycles. The candidates for the top job just met in the first of three debates and the lads are joined by Jim Elliot to cover the highli... well, definitely the lowlights of that duel and the campaign in general. ----- Get your WAP Tee! Buy us a beer whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Gross domestic product: The metric politicians and economists use to measure how "well" things are going. What is it? What's wrong with it? Why is the episode artwork a crappy horse costume? Take a listen to find out! The UX Design Institute I Know That Face ----- Buy us a beer whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min
