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Big News Coming Soon Podcast

ByAlan Clarke
79 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the "Big News Coming Soon Podcast," where captivating conversations and unexpected insights await! Celebrated as the 2024 Best Podcast in Ireland at the Gossie Awards, this show offers a unique blend of humor, storytelling, and expert perspectives. Join host Alan Clarke as he engages with a diverse lineup of guests, including the multifaceted Ross Browne, a former professional wrestler turned comedian and radio personality, who shares his journey from the ring to the stage. Also featured is the vibrant Brenda Dennehy, known for her online persona "Brenda's Bits," who brings her unique flair to discussions about internet culture and personal anecdotes. Each episode is a deep dive into the lives, careers, and passions of its guests, making for enlightening and entertaining listening. Whether you're seeking laughter, inspiration, or a fresh perspective, this podcast promises to keep you engaged and eager for more.

#1

Ross Browne "8 Mile From WISH"

Ross Browne has a lot of feathers in his cap, he is a former professional wrestler, comedian, radio presenter and part of the genius behind the TV show "The Young Offenders" based in Cork. This was a fascinating and honest chat about his life to date. Ross talks about how he got into the world of wrestling, his worst stand up show of all time and his passion for writing. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-06-01•1hr 37mins
#2

Brenda Dennehy (Brenda's Bits) "I'm not that important"

Brenda Dennehy is well known online as "Brenda's Bits". I was really lucky to have Brenda as a special guest on my live show in Cork a few years ago and today I'm honored to sit with her and speak about her time seeking treatment in rehab after hitting rock bottom and ignoring the trolls. Brenda has transformed her life without being dependent on alcohol and this podcast is so inspiring. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-24•1hr 0mins
#3

Gearoid McCarthy - "The Shooting Star"

Singer Gearoid McCarthy has taken social media by storm in recent years and now has over 700k followers. On St Patrick’s Day, Gearoid pledged to still play his gig at Broderick’s n Newfoundland, in his father's memory after learning that he had passed away, but the series of events in the lead up to the gig that night will blow your mind.This was an extremely difficult conversation for Gearoid and I can't thank him enough for sharing his life journey to date. Big things await Gearoid McCarthy.This podcast is a tribute to the late great Thomas McCarthy. A true hero.Get tickets to see Gearoid live: sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-18•1hr 31mins
#4

Fr John Kenny (Fr Trendy) - A Test Of Faith

This week I'm honored to sit down with a person who I have admired from a very early age and that man is Fr John Kenny. Growing up, we would have known John as "Fr Trendy" because he was driving sporty cars, he had a huge interest in adventure sports and he was also the dancing priest. John welcomed me into his home for a very open and honest conversation. We spoke about how the church has changed during his time, where he sees it going in the future and we had to talk about his love for cars. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-10•1hr 30mins
#5

Brid Mc Gowan (BRIDIN) - Spirits having a human experience

Harpist Bríd McGowan on her love of music and her day job – as a funeral director and embalmer. Brid has been living her best life for the last 30 years and there is a very peculiar reason why. She joined me for a chat about growing up above a funeral home, her overwhelming love of the Harp and how we shouldn't be afraid of death. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-04•1hr 22mins
#6

Chris Kent - Tiktok Changed My Life

A real fanboy moment for me getting to interview the comedic legend that is Chris Kent. Chris welcomed me into his beautiful family home in County Cork for a honest chat about his life and his hard earned rise to fame. I couldn't be more honored to have Chris on the podcast. This man is without doubt going to be the next MEGA name in the international comedy scene. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-04-27•1hr 49mins
#7

Stephen Cowboy Kelly's tour of Australia, Dubai & New Zealand

Stephen Cowboy Kelly drops in to tell us all the gossip from behind the scenes of his tour in Australia, Dubai & New Zealand. Everything from missing flights and getting into fights. Strap in for this one, it's a wild ride. There is also an extra hour with video over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-04-27•1hr 38mins
#8

Darragh Graham "The twists and turns of finding my parents"

Hermitage Green's Darragh Graham spoke to me about the long journey he went through to track down his birth parents.The multi-instrumentalist with the Irish acoustic folk-rock band sat down with me and spoke about why the urge to try to find his birth parents didn't arise until later in life.Growing up in Co Wicklow in the '90s, the musician knew that he was "a little bit different".In 2019 Darragh set out to find his parents but this is a story that has many twists and turns..... Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoonPlease sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-04-20•1hr 32mins

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#9

'The Suspicious Death of Liam Farrell" - Brendan & Bernie Farrell

'The Suspicious Death of Liam Farrell" - Brendan & Bernie FarrellThe Garda Commissioner is to appoint a senior officer to carry out a peer review of the garda investigation into the death of Liam Farrell.The 87-year-old who lived alone in Rooskey, Co Leitrim, was found by his daughter slumped on his back at the back door of his home on Sunday 13 January 2020.He was covered in blood, his shoes and socks were removed, his watch was broken and he had bruising to his left eye and his feet.Resuscitation efforts were not successful and the family believe he may have been attacked.Gardaí said they carried out a full investigation into the circumstances of Mr Farrell's death and that an investigation file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions, but no prosecution was directed.Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the peer review is being carried out "with an investigative view in mind".He said a fresh investigation was "not practically possible" and that gardaí "can't start again at day one".I spoke with Brendan & Bernie Farrell who say their only focus is to get justice for Liam. They said if it happened to anyone else, Liam would not stop, so they won't stop until they get answers. If you have any information please call the Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-03-09•1hr 5mins
#10

Paddy Cunningham "The Skinny Jab"

This weeks podcast is Paddy Cunningham's account of using the weight loss drug Munjaro. It goes without saying but I’ll say it anyway, please consult with your GP & Pharmacist if you're considering taking a weight loss drug and PLEASE do your own extensive research.Do not buy counterfeit versions of these medicines online or from other unregulated sources, as they may be falsified, counterfeit, contaminated, improperly stored and transported and this poses a significant risk to the health of those who used them.Paddy is a qualified PT and has struggled with weight loss his entire life. He has even competed on the reality TV Show “The Biggest Loser UK” to try and get his weight under control but that also failed.This is a very venerable and honest conversation and I thank Paddy for being brave enough to share his entire life with me today.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-03-02•2hr 6mins
#11

Geraldine Lavelle - "When the apple is ready it will fall"

This weeks guest is another amazing and inspiring person. Geraldine Lavelle’s life changed “in a heartbeat”. That was in October 2013 when she was left paralysed from the chest down following a collision with a lorry.The Mayo native had become accustomed to enjoying an early-morning cycle before work, until the accident cycling on the Longford-Mullingar road changed life for the then 27-year-old. The collision left Geraldine, a graduate of NUI Galway where she gained a first-class master's degree in neuroscience, with life changing injuries.Since then, Geraldine has spent over ten years in an institution and has been become a very well known and highly respected disability rights campaigner. Her victory eventually came to pass recently when the HSE finally provided her with the 56 hours a week of care support she needs to live independently in a specially-adapted home of her own, like any other 30 something-year-old. Geraldine Lavelle is an amazing woman, an author, writer, advocate and resilience speaker. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-22•1hr 25mins
#12

Frank Forde "Isn't it a privilege to feel good about yourself"

Frank Forde and I would cross paths at various gigs and I've had the pleasure of sitting down with him for a chat backstage in Green Rooms around the Country. I've always found him warm, engaging and knowledgeable without being condescending or sounding like a know it all. A man who always had time for a chat with no ulterior motive, and that's rare these days. Frank has been a comedian and impressionist for decades and I find it fascinating that he has had such a fantastic career without the help of a fancy website, social media pages or a "hot-shot" manager. I was honored to sit with Frank in his beautiful home and chat about life in general. We touched on many different topics and I really admire his outlook on life. Frank is a man I could talk to for hours and hopefully we will have him back on the podcast before too long. This is a real easy listening podcast and I hope you enjoy it. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-16•1hr 25mins
#13

Hayley Coleman "Just be sound"

LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Some people may find this podcast difficult to listen to.This week I sit down with the talented Hayley Coleman, a wedding make up artist based in the west of Ireland. Hayley's honesty and bravery completely blew me away and this episode is going to help so many people. We talk about Hayley's journey to becoming a successful Wedding MUA but we also talk about some very difficult topics. Hayley was in a serious car accident in 2002 and she shares her story of recovery both mentally and physically, she also talks about the PTSD from the accident and living with survivors guilt. More recently Hayley and her husband are dealing with grief after a miscarriage just before Christmas. Hayley didn't want to share the news on her social media page at the time for fear people would assume she was looking for attention, but today she bravely tells her story in the hope it will remove the stigma around miscarriages and help people to open up more about it. Never looking to be the center of attention, Hayley is one of the bravest and most inspiring people I've spoken to. It was a honor to host her and I really appreciate Hayley sharing this difficult story with us all. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-09•1hr 20mins
#14

Stephen Cowboy Kelly - "Creamers & Catfishes"

Stephen Cowboy Kelly dropped in this week for a catch up. Another honest and refreshing chat about the reality of social media. Stephen discusses his emotions after his latest fundraising efforts, plans for a worldwide tour and a hilarious first date gone wrong story. Please donate to Stephens "5 Marathons in 5 Days" with 100% of the funds going to Cancer Fund For Children & Daisy Lodge Cong Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-03•1hr 42mins
#15

Liam Glynn "Knowing is half the battle"

Gambling and drinking are rampant in Irish culture and could have a negative impact on the nation as a whole.That's according to a recovering gambling addict and alcoholic, Westmeath's Liam Glynn, who is about to celebrate is second year in recovery. He shares an honest story about developing a gambling problem while working in a bookies. Liam tells of how he tried to mask his addiction and hide it from loved ones, and even crashing his car failed to make him realise he actually had a problem. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-01-26•1hr 10mins
#16

Bernard Casey "I feel so bad for you right now"

Bernard Casey is one of Irelands best comedians. With sell out shows all over Ireland, over 150k followers and dozens of viral hit videos, Bernard introduces his brand new live comedy show 'Cute Hoorism'. Through stand up comedy, hilarious characters such as Gossip, Nephew, Kevin & more - Join Bernard as he investigates how the act of 'Cute Hoorism' keeps one ahead of the rest in modern day Ireland."A wonderfully well crafted performer with a great old school style of storytelling" - Tommy TiernanGet tickets here: sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-01-19•1hr 16mins
#17

The Launch of the book BIG NEWS COMING SOON

The launch of the book BIG NEWS COMING SOON live from The TF Royal Theatre Castlebar. Hosted by Kieran O'Malley with special guests Tara Rafter, David Cuddy & Sinead Cassidy. Get a signed copy of the book here: sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-06•1hr 31mins
#18

Live Show at The Big News Coming Soon Weekend in Sligo

The Big News Coming Soon Live Show at The Diamond Coast Hotel, Co.Sligo. Hosted by Alan Clarke & Kieran O'Malley. Special guests, Stephen Cowboy Kelly, Rachel Gorry & Donal Byrne. *CONTAINS BAD LANGUAGE Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-18•1hr 25mins
#19

Catch up with Garron Noone "Follow me, I'm Delicious"

A catch up with Garron Noone to find out what life is like since his huge rise to fame. We talk about how he is handling being the most recognisable person in Ireland, life in the big smoke and I ask Garron if the RTE rumours are true. Stay tuned, he's delicious. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-10•1hr 18mins
#20

"Tales From Across The Pond" - The Eagle, Noddy & The Mallet

Sitting at the Bar in Eileen's of Aghamore I caught up with three local legends John "The Eagle" Kenny, Aiden "Noddy" Bailey and Paul "The Mallet" Hoban. Three men who decided to relocate to America in the early 00's in search of a better life. Little did they know, they would get caught up in the deadliest terrorist attack in human history. The three men were working on the roof of a building beside the Twin Towers on the morning of 9/11.“9/11” is shorthand for four coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda, an Islamist extremist group, that occurred on the morning of September 11, 2001. The attacks killed 2,977 people from 90 nations: 2,753 people were killed in New York; 184 people were killed at the Pentagon; and 40 people were killed on Flight 93.John, Aiden and Paul share their lighthearted story of emigration in the early 00's and their vivid memories of that terrible day. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-04•1hr 41mins
#21

Al Porter - "I've the whole rest of my life to live as a good person"

Al Porter was everywhere......TV, Radio, Newspapers, Pantos and filling theaters all over Ireland until one day when it all came to a grinding halt. In a very honest and open conversation, Al has said alcohol played a large role in his behavior in 2017 when he was accused of inappropriately touching men, leading to a complete end to his career overnight. The comedian, who is now sober for over three years, said he had a sense that the wheels were coming off and that he was far too immature for the speed of his rise to fame. After some very dark days, feeling suicidal and spending time in hospital, he accepts that people had every right to call him out. Whilst he didn't think he was being a bad person at the time, Al has since learned that his actions were inappropriate. After working on himself for 6 years, Al never wants to repeat the past and as he says himself, he has the rest of his life to live as a good person. Al admitted that he is trying to make amends with people over time, and has written letters to some, but some people didn’t want them.This is a very raw and difficult conversation. Al tells us in great detail every thought and emotion he was feeling at the time and also explains all the work he has done over the last 6 years to become a better person. Al says "no matter how bad things are in your life, it's never too late to turn things around and it's never too late to reach out for help" Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-27•2hr 10mins
#22

Gráinne Seoige - "You're swimming with the big boys now"

Gráinne Seoige, one of the biggest stars on Irish television for more than 20 years, has now entered the world of politics. I've been lucky enough to get to know Gráinne over the last number of years through attending various events from the Gossies to The Galway Races and it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast. Whilst I'm not affiliated to any political party and this is NOT a political broadcast, I wanted to chat to Gráinne to find out what drove one of the most successful TV presenters in Ireland (and England) to pursue a career in Politics.In my eyes, it's a poisoned chalice......Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-20•1hr 14mins
#23

Rachel Gorry "I have it in writing"

Rachel Gorry broke the internet last week with news of a new romance in her life. It's over 4 years since she lost her childhood sweetheart Daniel to cancer and Rachel genuinely believed she would never smile again without faking it. Rachel says she will never stop loving Daniel and it takes a very special man to understand that.Because of my close friendship with Rachel many people speculated that I was the new man when she shared a photo of two hands on her social media. In this open and honest conversation Rachel talks about the loss of Daniel, building a house at 27, raising three small girls, life as a content creator AND her new man, who is NOT me.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-07-07•1hr 45mins

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#24

Donal Byrne "The Bad Influence" (A catch up)

A catch up with the biggest influencer in Aghamore, Mr Donal Byrne. An update on the robbery of the pub, the press launch of The Galway Races and a brief look at the construction industry half way into 2024.News clip: RTE NEWS Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-07-05•1hr 33mins
#25

Blaike Holding "Lets go freak some people out"

Blaike Holding, a 35 year old Canadian living in Dublin had her limbs amputated at the age of five due to meningitis. In this really inspiring podcast, Blaike talks about her life growing up and how she never let her disability prevent her from doing the things she wanted to do. After a short visit to Ireland she quickly fell in love with the country and decided to leave everything she knew behind and stay here. Instagram: @blaikehable Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-07-01•1hr 37mins
#26

Julieanne Lynch "The torment of not knowing"

*Listener discretion is advised.The body of Kelly Lynch, 23, from Gilford in Co Armagh was recovered in the Ulster Canal in Monaghan town on March 17 this year. There has been no further Garda update issued to the media about Kelly's death since March 19.Julieanne Lynch, Kelly's grieving mother, has claimed that she has not received any new information from Gardaí since being informed of her daughter's death on March 17, despite pleas from her family for more information. Julieanne says the family have "very little information" about what happened to Kelly.Whilst Julieanne is still fighting for answers, she is also fighting to make sure no one has to go through the same experience as she did, when she was informed of Kellys death.TIKTOK: JulieannelynchINSTAGRAM: julieanne_lynchA Garda Síochána spokesman said: “In relation to the death of a woman in Monaghan town on the 17th March 2024, a post mortem was completed by the State Pathologist.“As a result of the preliminary findings and consultation with the State Pathologist, the focus of this investigation moved towards the completion of an inquest file for the coroner.“A Family Liaison Officer was appointed at the outset of this investigation and this information has been relayed to the family of the deceased.“As the preparation of the inquest file is ongoing, no further comment is available at this time.”Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-06-23•1hr 36mins
#27

Owen Colgan "Have ya any biscuits?

Owen Colgan, Irish cult comedy hero best known for his role as Buzz McDonnell from Hardy Bucks for which he has starred in 4 hit seasons aired on Ireland's national broadcaster RTE and the Hardy Bucks hit movie which media coined 'the Irish Hangover' on Netflix. Owen talks about growing up in Mayo, the 'success' of Netflix and plans for the future. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-06-09•1hr 55mins
#28

Mickey Joe Harte - "Sometimes you don't know what's good for ya"

Mickey Joe Harte was a special guest on a number of my live shows and it was a pleasure to sit down with him for a few hours to reflect on his career to date and relive that famous Eurovision night. MJ is a singer songwriter who represented Ireland in 2003 with his number one hit "We've got the world tonight". In a very honest and refreshing interview, Mickey Joe talks about his regrets, what he would do differently if he had the time back and the fact that he didn't like the song that would change his career. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-06-02•2hr 0mins
#29

Dympna Little "Everyone knows a mad c#nt"

I sat down for a chat with Dympna Little, better known by her online handle @dimplestilskin about how she deals with her new found internet fame. Dympna kindly stepped in last minute for my last live show at the Tf Royal Theatre and we chat about what it was like performing to 2000 people in Mayo. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-05-26•1hr 39mins
#30

Robert Mizzell "I'm only good because people tell me I'm good"

Multi award winning singer Robert Mizzell has made Ireland his home for over 20 years. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here, and is now a top Country Artist in Ireland and the UK. He has released 12 solo studio albums and 2 full length DVD’s to date, and is constantly touring Ireland and the UK with his band “The Country Kings”.In an open and frank discussion, Robert speaks about his opinion on the current state of the "Country Music Scene" in Ireland and gives us an insight into his thoughts about the future of Ireland in general. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-05-06•1hr 49mins
#31

Sir Stevo Timothy (Farmer Michael) "One loud boo over a thousand cheers"

Sir Stevo Timothy, an Irish comedian who killed his friend after making 'the worst decision' to get on his motorbike while drunk has revealed the stark three choices he gave himself as he recovered in hospital. Stevo, also known as Farmer Michael, killed his friend John Laffey in 2005 after the pair had been drinking until the early hours in the Mervue area of Galway and he agreed to drive them home. Stevo, who had battled alcoholism since his teens, lost control of the bike, on which John was riding pillion, and woke up hours later in hospital, having lost feeling from his chest down. His father later told him that his friend had died in the crash. He now speaks about what happened to encourage others not to drink and drive, saying: 'When you're sitting up in the National Rehab hospital and you're paralysed from the chest down and you're naked and a man is showering you or voiding your bowels - that'll really help you reevaluate the decisions you've made in your life." The actor and comedian, who has more than a million followers on social media, broke his neck and back and was left with serious spinal injuries in the accident. He now uses a wheelchair. Stevo also talks about the positives and negatives of having a large following on social media. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-04-28•1hr 14mins
#32

Eileen McHugh "The answer is in community"

Eileen McHugh is CEO of Hair Together, which offers barbering and hairstyling training and a wellness head start to young people. She lives in Dublin with her two daughters. Growing up in Ballymun, Eileen was involved with drugs in the 1990s. She tried heroin for the first time when she was 15, and she did fifth and sixth year in school fully addicted. Long story short Eileen was 29 when she finally got clean.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-04-21•1hr 23mins
#33

SPECIAL: Ships, Sh*ts & Giggles

Alan was invited to check out the brand new SUN PRINCESS from Princess Cruises. During our 5 day trip we explored Turkey, Crete, Italy and a day at sea on this next generation, state of the art ship. Alan's plus one Donal Byrne took full advantage of the "all inclusive" package. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-03-25•1hr 30mins
#34

David Cuddy "Jaysus you're flying it" (Making Big Bank)

This weeks episode is with my 2nd best friend David Cuddy. It's completely unprepared for, unscripted and a real spirit of the moment chat after a busy day packing Christmas orders at the MAKING BIG BANK HQ. This episode isn't about anything but it's also about everything....... And it's not for little ears.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-19•1hr 49mins
#35

Eric Roberts "How can you put us through this for a show?"

Donegal man Eric Roberts earlier this year quit his job as a special needs assistant (SNA) to take the plunge into the online world full-time. Fast forward just a few months and he was listed as one of the top content creators on Tiktok for 2023. This year Eric starred in the new Netflix Tv Show, Squid Game - The Challenge and he was one of 456 players to enter the show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of US$4.56 million (€4.2m). The show sees players competing in a series of games inspired by the South Korean smash hit that saw cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete with deadly results.Eric shares an honest account of life as a content creator and coming back to reality after missing out on winning a life changing amount of money by just 2 days. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-13•1hr 30mins
#36

Donegal Daddy "Doing the best we can with the tools we have"

Micheal Brennan AKA Donegal Daddy shares a really difficult story about a time he had suicidal thoughts following a serious bicycle accident on holidays. At the time of the accident he thought he could "walk it off" but he would later learn that the accident would effect him both physically and mentally. Micheal also talks about his life as a self employed musician, content creator and stay at home Dad to three beautiful little girls. ------------The Pieta Crisis Helpline offers crisis intervention support to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or engaging in self-harm and also supports those bereaved through suicide.Call: 1800247247orText: HELP to 51444The Crisis Helpline is operated by qualified and experienced therapists, supporting service users through phone and text-based intervention with warmth, compassion, and hope.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-12-03•1hr 33mins
#37

Peter Townsend "What people think of me is none of my business"

Peter Townsend came from a successful, loving family on the west coast of Ireland but from a very young age he got caught up in a life of crime and substance addiction, and has spent time in 9 different prisons in Ireland and the UK. After hitting rock bottom on the streets of London, Peter decided to move home and turn his life around. This podcast is a very honest account from someone living a life of substance abuse and some people may find it distressing. If you or anyone you know have been effected by any of the issues in this podcast please log on to Peter's website for a full list of helpful links: sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-26•1hr 45mins
#38

David Cawley "Will ya turn that down"

David Cawley has been at the helm of The Midwest Radio breakfast show for an incredible 25 years. In this episode we talk about all the changes in the nightclub scene over the last 25 years, things you don't see behind the microphone and dealing with anxiety at a young age during a time when we didn't know what anxiety was. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-19•1hr 36mins
#39

Live from the Big Wheel in Galway - Christmas Special

This episode is live from The Big Wheel at the Galway Christmas markets with special guests Lewis Willmott, Tony Cunningham, Mayor Eddie Hoare, Aidan Tierney/Tierney Talks, Santa Claus (ELFTOWN)Sponsored by ELF TOWN located at the Galway Racecourse: Elf Town is set over 4 buildings and 4 floors - They create an experience everyone will love. Book here: www.elftown.ie Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-15•1hr 13mins
#40

Mandy Maher "This is never going to work"

Owner of and agent at Catwalk Model Agency and The Platform By MM, Mandy Maher is an entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge and experience on the fashion scene. In addition to her work within the realms of social media influencers, content creation, and the modelling industry, Mandy is also a fashion stylist on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-13•1hr 10mins
#41

Faraway Martin “Comparison is the thief of joy" - Martin Faragher

Martin Faragher (Faraway Martin) a Mayo singer-songwriter, hotly tipped as an act to watch has made waves in 2023 across festival stages. Working for many years as a teacher in Qatar, he recently packed in the day job to pursue his dream of becoming a household name back home in Ireland. Martin joined Alan for a chat on the podcast just before his performance at Qatar’s Formula 1 Grand Prix. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-05•1hr 39mins
#42

Catach Up With Donal Byrne "Big News For BRB Homes"

I catch up with Donal Byrne, MD of BRB Homes. Sitting in Eileen's Bar of Aghamore, Donal talks about all the positive things that have happened since teaming up with The Big News Coming Soon Podcast, big plans for his company and some of the most commonly asked questions at the end of the podcast. *BRB Homes are the current sponsor of The Big News Coming Soon Podcast. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-08-20•1hr 20mins
#43

Mark Duffy "People Power.....Let us make the decisions locally"

Mark Duffy is a young Independent Councillor based in Ballina Co.Mayo. I first met Mark as an ambitious Student Union President who wanted to change the nightlife of a dying town for the students of Castlebar. At that time Mark's ambition fell on my deaf ears but he had much bigger plans than just a few Student nights out. Many years later he went on to become the cathaoirleach (The Mayor) of the Ballina Municipal District and he was asked to introduce President Joe Biden to the world during his visit to Ballina in 2023. Mark spoke about his unconventional election campaign in 2019, life as a full time elected representative and the struggles dealing with the public online and in person. Personally, I thought it was refreshing to hear from a young, ambitious, Independent Councillor and I think you'll agree that we need to find a few more like him if we want to get out of the mess we find ourselves in of late. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-07-02•1hr 8mins
#44

Fiona Morgan Coleman "The Little Things"

Fiona Morgan Coleman comes from a big family in Tipperary and she is a mother of two boys, a loving wife, a content creator AND a member of An Garda Síochána. In 2019 Fiona was diagnosed with Stage 3 aggressive breast cancer. In this podcast Fiona talks about growing up having to share a room with three girls, finding comfort on social media during the lowest time of her life and her plans for the future. She also talks about her time working in the guards and how a couple of set backs with her health and her business have made her a much stronger, more resilient person. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-25•1hr 48mins
#45

BONUS EPISODE: My Perfect Skin Journey with Alma from Med Aesthetics Galway

I called Med Aesthetics Galway and booked an appointment regarding an issue I had around my nose. I had really dry skin and red spots and on certain days my skin would feel quite sore. I already had a good skincare routine and my skin was in good shape thanks to Skin Formulas, but this issue was really bothering me. Since meeting the team and becoming more comfortable with them, I began to tell them about some other complexes I had such as pigmentation around my eyes and fat loss on my face. In this episode we talk about the treatments I've had over the last few months and where I am in my journey. *Disclaimer: This is not an advert. Med Aesthetics did not pay for this podcast. This Podcast was 100% led by me, with my questions and it was me who invited Alma on to discuss my issues. I did receive some treatments for free thanks to Med Aesthetics. Recorded in GK Media Studios Galway. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-23•1hr 0mins
#46

Mark Jordan - From a serious Pup to a serious Pharmacist

Pharmacist Mark Jordan blew up on social media during the pandemic. When everyone in the country was scared of the sensational clickbait headlines, Mark took it upon himself to dissect such headlines and try to explain it to his followers in layman's terms. On this episode of the podcast we go right back to National School when Mark described himself as a "know it all" of sorts, a somewhat troubled secondary school and we hear about the shaky start to College before Mark finally found his stride. Working now as a Pharmacist in a "well oiled machine" he also tells us about some exciting news after a difficult journey. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-19•1hr 58mins
#47

David Cuddy - 'The artist visits Adare Manor"

This week I catch up with David Cuddy A.K.A "Making Big Bank". David tells me about his visit to Adare Manor, picking the boys names and becoming a household name as an artist. Don't listen to this one with the kids present........ It's not for little ears...... Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-13•1hr 48mins
#48

Dainty Dress Diaries A.K.A Catherine Carton "Live from Dublin"

A side splitting chat with Catherine Carton A.K.A Dainty Dress Diaries. Dainty Dress Diaries is an award-winning Irish creativity and lifestyle blog. Catherine's content inspires you to flex your creative muscle with DIY, Craft, Sewing and Garden Projects. This is another very open and honest podcast about how Catherine became so successful on youtube, how she deals with online comments and the dreaded question "why are you single?". Check out her website here: sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-06-05•1hr 40mins
#49

Garron Noone "Follow Me....I'm Delicious"

Irish Tiktok sensation Garron Noone has gained thousands of followers online for his hilarious reviews of products and of Irish towns without ever leaving the comfort of his studio in County Mayo. In this open and honest conversation Garron explains how he deals with being recognised in public, living with agoraphobia, creating "low effort" content, and where is passion for music comes from. At the end of this podcast don't forget to follow him.......he's delicious. Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-05-28•1hr 12mins
#50

Laurita Blewitt - "My Cousin President Joe Biden"

Laurita Blewitt is a podcaster on The Tommy, Hector & Laurita Podcast (THE THL PODCAST) since September 2020. Laurita also works for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice as a fundraiser and she is a third cousin of Preisdent Joe Biden. We talk about life in media, the fantastic work of the Hospice and how she managed to convince President Joe Biden to come home to Mayo on three separate occasions. Oh.......there is also the issue of Laurita refusing to take a lift on AIR FORCE ONE.Please sign up to my Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/BigNewsComingSoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-05-21•1hr 33mins

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