They definitely were not on performance enhancing drugs. And if they were, America is in even deeper trouble than we thought. Marion McKeone and I stayed up late to watch the car crash unfold. Your crazy uncle and your feeble uncle attempted to duke it out last night. And it was not pretty.  It's a night that put Donald in the driving seat and the Dems scrambling for answers. Can Joe make it to November? Also, in the XL Patreon edition of the show, Marion examines the biggest story that most of America has ignored this week. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for access to this and much much more each week. Email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com - Come see Jarlath at the 3Olympia on Jan 11th - tickets are now on sale from ticketmaster.ie

Irishman In America Podcast

Biden's Disastrous Debate - Irishman In America

When your mental faculties are called into question it’s best to keep embarrassing gaffs to a minimum. In a week when President Biden was hearing it from all angles he hit two gaff homers back to back while standing at the plate after the NATO summit. Is time up for Joe? Will the dogged determination that has served him so well, be the rock on which his re-election campaign perishes. Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post takes a look back at the wreckage of the last 14 days since the disastrous debate that set the wheels in motion. Join us as a member to get bigger episodes, bonus content and more - it only takes a few clicks at www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad 
For more information on up-coming shows see www.jigser.com Email the show - irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com

Biden Refuses To Bow Out - Irishman In America

What should every runner have in their grocery cart every week without fail? If temptation is an issue for you, having Sonia’s shopping list to keep you on the straight and narrow, it might be the difference between a diet PB and a DNF. This week she opens her cupboards and lets us see what’s inside. What foods will always work for a runner trying to fuel while on holidays or on business. Sonia has been getting this side of training right for years. Let her share her tips, tricks and dietary life hacks with you in the one of a kind episode. Email irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
For more chat, craic and access to the full list of groceries recon’s Sonia just click here www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

Irishman Running Abroad Podcast

What All Runners Need To Eat - Irishman Running Abroad

Extra Extra Podcast Announcement! After one of the most bizarre weeks in US political history Marion McKeone joins Jarlath on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad for a special bonus episode to discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the RNC and Biden's imminent resignation from the Presidential race. Join us a s a member to hear the whole thing now!

Bonus RNC Episode Now Available!

Jarlath Regan is joined by athletics writer and commentator Cathal Dennehy to get a preview of the track and field events at the Paris Olympics. He gives his predictions, medal hopes, dark horses and much much more. Sonia O'Sullivan is deep in the preparations with her daughter Sophie so Jarlath is flying solo this week. It gives him the chance to visit Darndale's 200th Parkrun. He meets some of our listeners and tests his legs after weeks of injury setbacks.
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Irishman Running Abroad

Live From Paris - Irishman Running Abroad Olympic Special

The bells, the whistles, the fanfare, the flags and an awful lot less celebrities made this year's DNC a sight to behold. Marion McKeone jetted in straight from Electric Picnic. Jarlath caught up with her just before Kamala Harris made the most important speech of her life. Did this convention pack the punch it needed to? Or did we get the Instagram version of events? Who were the biggest winners and losers? And how many small willy jokes does it take to piss off Donald Trump. For full access www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or come see Jarlath live www.jigser.com/gigs

Well Did The DNC Hope Fest Deliver - Irishman In America

US correspondent Marion McKeone is fresh off the road from a trip to Arizona to see JD Vance and Tucker Carlson in action. She looks back at the trip and ahead to the first Presidential debate between Donald Trump and VP Kamala Harris. Will the muted mics really matter? What can we expect from both candidates? Where can we watch it live? And can a debate like this actually impact the race? Our post debate episode will drop directly afterwards. Become a Patron to access it and weekly episodes. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

Harris vs Trump Big Debate Preview - Irishman In America

As Vance & Trump double down on their false claims about what the Haitian population of Springfield Ohio have been eating the city has been thrown into turmoil. Marion McKeone examines the potential impact of this on the election. Together with comedian Jarlath Regan, she looks back on the fallout from debate 1 and the likelihood of a second debate. Violent rhetoric has been blamed for the latest assassination plot. Can it be cooled? Or have things spiralled beyond all control. Sean Combs faces the music, the Teamsters won’t support anyone and what exactly motivates a swing state voter. It’s all here in this week’s episode. Available in full and in a weekly instalment via www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

Eyes On Springfield 45 Days Out - Irishman In America Podcast

Latest polls show the Harris lead narrowing ever so slightly. Is the Trump rope a dope approach working at last. Marion looks at the new Bob Woodward book and the revelations around Putin and his free COIVD test hand out from Trump. Elon Musk and Obama appeared at rallies this week. We compare both performances and preview the new Apprentice movie. Was Netflix afraid of this film?

Hear full episode of this podcast every week on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

The Harris Lead Slips - Irishman In America

Marion takes us out on the campaign trail this week where things got very weird very fast. We look back on a week of tough questions, town halls and challenging moments for both candidates. Rumours have swirled about Donald Trumps sudden mental decline this week. Could he be facing a Joe Biden-like decrease in capacity or is he just a bored entertainer becoming increasingly cranky with his old worn out material? Are the polls reliable or are they being conservative in their estimates? Marion takes out her crystal ball to answer the question, "What will he do if he loses?" Obviously, this time, he does not need to be shown from the building but will riots break out in swing states. One things is for sure the dialogue is changing or ramping up as the big day draws near. Hear some of the highlights in this week's episode and get in touch with your questions for Marion in the comments section or by emailing irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com & make sure to come over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabraod to hear the full conversation, support the show and more.
(Jarlath is off to America next week but not before he drops 3 more episodes for you. You can find him this weekend in Dundalk at the Spirit Store and next weekend at The Shubert Theatre in Boston. Tickets for all tour dates available at www.jigser.com/gigs )

Donald's Mental Decline & Harris Gloves Off - Irishman In America

Unprecedented is a word that gets thrown around too much in relation to this election but when the military suddenly start getting involved in flagging one of the candidates as a fascist, that fits the bill. John Kelly’s comments and various pieces in the New York Times  this week would have sunk a candidate in any other era. Today it seems meaningless to Republicans who don’t mind supporting a self confessed fan of Hitler. Marion McKeone examines the latest developments form the campaign trail including Tucker Carlson’s spanking fantasy, Elon Musk’s election interference, threats against Jack Smith and the political scientist Matt McWilliams who predicted America’s gravitational pull towards an authoritarian leader back in 2015.

To get the full conversation and a heap of bonus content visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or come see Jarlath on tour www.jigser.com/gigs

Email the show irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com

Last Chance For Harris & Trump -   Irishman In America (Taster Pod)

It’s squeaky bum time for America. Marion McKeone looks back on the past week of hateful rallies, botched messages and urgent pleas. What have been the biggest turning points in this incendiary election? And what does it take to move the needle in the final few days. Jarlath has had his feet on US soil this week as he tours his standup show through several states. What is he hearing on the ground and does it match up with what Marion has seen on the campaign trail?

Hear the full conversation and all the up-coming Irishman In America election podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - it takes a few clicks to sign up and there’s no obligation, cancel any time you like.

Come see Jarlath live on tour this coming year. www.jigser.com/gigs or email the show irishmanabraodpodcast@gmail.com

Garbage Flies In The Final Election Countdown - Irishman In America

The people have spoken. American has chosen its next President. Was this an "unwinnable" race for Harris? What does it reveal about America? Should pollsters just resign and go work in a supermarket somewhere in Wisconsin? Is there a celebrity in shining armour who can rescue the Democrats from themselves? How will this selection affect Ukraine and Gaza? Marion McKeone and I reflect on what the hell just happened.
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He's Back! (But at what cost?) - Irishman In America

Are you struggling to understand what is happening in America this week? Washington Correspondent Marion McKeone breaks down the executive orders, pardons, name changes and salutes with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. For a further, deeper look at how Elon Musk’s first week in the White House went, pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - Email the show irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com or come see Jarlath’s new standup show live and in person www.jigser.com/gigs

Trump's Week 1 Rampage - Irishman In America Podcast

The hardest part of any training plan is week one. Sonia O'Sullivan is going to help you take that first step on the days when you don't feel like it. The Cobh 10 takes place on April 6th 2025 and the GOAT herself is here to guide you week to week through a training plan she has devised. It's easy to follow and it's going to be a lot of fun - no matter what your current running capacity. Give it a go and come on the ride with us for Sonia's homecoming race with her original athletic club Ballymore Cobh AC. Over the last few months Sonia has been pulling her hair out trying to decide which listeners should join her squad for this training block. From hundreds of entries she has made her selection and today we get to hear from them for the first time.

Thanks to our sponsor Whoop Sonia will be able to keep an eye on everyone's progress. Whoop have come on board for this limited series and provided each member of the group with a Whoop to help them track their training efforts, stress, recovery, sleep and overall fitness. The data will be invaluable in helping them stay fresh, avoid over training and injury in the next 10 weeks. If you would like to try Whoop for free on us simply go to join.whoop.com/IrishmanAbroad

Today Sonia explains why the first week calls for restraint and good time management. Finding the sweet spots in your normal routine where you can truly enjoy the runs is the key. Here's what week 1's plan looks like. You should start this next Monday February 10th.

Week 1 - Sonia's Training Plan #RoadtToCobh 2025

Mon. - Rest Day

Tues. - 40-60mins Easy Running/Walking As Needed

Wed. - Rest Day

Thurs. 40-60mins Easy Running

Fri.- Rest Day

Sat. - 30-45mins Run/Walk or Cross Training

Sun. - 50-75 mins (Most important run of the week. Where you start with this will depend on your current fitness level.)

Special thanks to our kit provider New Balance. They will provide training and race day gear for the whole squad in the coming weeks. Why not head down to one of their outlets or the Rub Hub and start experiencing what the team will be wearing on race day.

(For bonus content, deeper training insights from Sonia and special updates sign up on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad)

Meet The Squad - Week 1 Sonia's Cobh Training Plan Begins

Running faster for longer requires one thing - aerobic base fitness. Irish athletics legend opens up about how to build it no matter what your running level. Her simple and straight forward, no nonsense advice is the guiding light for her hand picked training squad of listeners taking on the hills of Cobh on April 6th, 2025 in the Ballymore Cobh AC Sonia O’Sullivan 10 Mile Road Race. It’s not too late to join her wider training group. Each week her training plan will be posted with each episode and a deeper explanation can be found along with extra content on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad

Week 2’s training plan is below. Email the show if you have any questions irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com

Mon: Rest Day

Tues: Easy 45mins to 1 hour

Wed: Rest day or cross train for 30 to 45 mins

Thurs: 40mins to 1 hour ( Adding in some strides 20 sec x 6)

Fri: Day off / cross train

Sat: Check fitness at local park run

Sun: Long Run 50mins to 75mins

The Road To Cobh Irishman Running Abroad are proudly sponsored by Whoop! WHOOP is a wearable health & fitness coach that provides you with feedback and actionable insights into your sleep, recovery, training, stress, and overall health, and empowers you to be the best version of yourself. The whole squad including Sonia is wearing one. Why not see for yourself what Whoop can do for you and your health/fitness. Have a 30 day free trial on us! ◦ https://join.whoop.com/ie/en/IrishmanAbroad/

New Balance have provided the whole squad with shoes and training apparel. Thanks New Balance - why not check out their range at a New Balance store or stockist today.

Don’t forget the 2025 edition of the Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10 is on Sunday the 6th of April this year and it’s not too late to sign up.

They've got live music played by local musicians along the course, much sought after merchandise, medals galore, plus loads of goodies from sponsors SPAR and EUROSPAR. And of course, there is the finisher's mug for all who cross the line, lovingly designed by Ballymore Cobh AC artist-in-residence, Ruth Phelan.

All race bibs are posted out in advance, so you can just park up (or grab the train from Cork) and rock up at the start line. It's fully chip timed too, so just jump into whatever corral feels right for you.

At €29.95, it's pretty good bang for your buck!

Entries are via Eventmaster or via the Cobh 10 Facebook page.

https://eventmaster.ie/event/6Zz3hEpT5G/AEG5TzGS6

Building Aerobic Base With Sonia - Irishman Running Abroad

Recorded live in Hollywood, Jarlath and Marion sit down to discuss the week's news from America and the future of the AOC/Bernie Sanders partnership. It's been a packed week of trade war craziness, botched deportations, bizarre press releases and consumer worry - thankfully Marion can explain most of it to us in a way that makes us all less worried. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to hear the full hour long conversation now.

Could AOC & Bernie Be The Answer? (Live From LA)

Marion McKeone and Jarlath have a big announcement for the listeners and news on a big live show they’ve been planning for months. The South African Oval Office smackdown. Trump’s own cognitive decline and the standards to which other Presidents have been held. President Joe Biden’s service and disservice to the nation. The new Jake Tapper book reviewed by Marion. That Bill that gives Trump one big beautiful win! But what does it mean and can the Senate amend or stop it? Elon Musk is feeling very sorry for himself. He’s going to take his ball and go home. Is Harvard University to lose 26% of its students? Can the Supreme Court stop it. Marion’s big picture & predictions for the future.

Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show since its creation back in 2020. Irishman In America could not be here without you. To stay up to date on up-coming shows from Irishman Abroad and Jarlath go to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or www.jigser.com

Big Beautiful Announcement - Irishman in America Podcast

Jarlath Regan presents An Irishman Abroad, a selection of diverse weekly podcasts featuring the greatest Irish people of all time talking about their lives, politics, health, wellness and everything in between. Along with regular contributors Sonia O’Sullivan (Irishman Running Abroad) and Marion McKeone (Irishman In America), these podcasts are renowned for the depth and quality of its long form interviews. Previous guests include Brian O'Driscoll, Sir Bob Geldof, Tommy Tiernan, Aisling Bea, Hozier, Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly,  Paul McGrath, Boy George, Paul Mescal, Sharon Horgan, Lisa Hannigan and Dylan Moran. To hear access the full back catalogue of hundreds of interviews dating back to 2013 and to unlock the full version of each weekly episode visit www.Patreon.com/irishmanabroad.

An Irishman Abroad is a winner of iTunes Store's Best New Audio Podcast. The series has been featured in iTunes’ "Best of” lists, Soundcloud and Podbean's Most Popular Podcasts lists in multiple years.

Recommended by The Guardian, Huffington Post, Telegraph, Times, BBC, RTE and Podfather himself, Marc Maron.

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