Why Are They Like This? | THE LONG GAME PODCAST EP38 Gript Media 2025-09-22 | Jason and Ben react with disbelief to Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty's proclamation that you can say whatever you want on RTÉ, before turning their disbelief to both Sinn Féin's "game-changing" presidential announcement and the way people talk about Christians.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/why-are-they-like-this/00:00 The State of Play: Presidential Election Insights18:08 Sinn Féin's Game-Changing Announcement32:53 The Political Landscape: Right vs. Left in Ireland38:54 The Role of Religion in Politics55:09 Ethics: Religion vs. Naturalism--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
SFs game changing candidate is...Catherine Connolly Gript Media 2025-09-20 | Sinn Féin has this morning announced that its long-awaited "game-changing" candidate for the Presidency will be far-left independent candidate Catherine Connolly, who has been in the race for months.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Poor Eoin Hayes Gript Media 2025-09-20 | "Somebody's really got it in for him" - John and Sarah on Eoin Hayes no good, terrible, very bad year.youtu.be/bVT8TCtJLGk--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Harris open to making president subject to FOI Gript Media 2025-09-19 | Tánaiste Simon Harris says he is "open" to the idea of making the President of Ireland subject to Freedom of Information requests in the interest of "transparency."--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Wearing blackface Gript Media 2025-09-19 | In the aftermath of the massive Eoin Hayes scandal, John McGuirk confesses his own tale of wearing "blackface" when a secondary school student.youtu.be/bVT8TCtJLGk--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Becoming Tom Robinson | PODCAST EP155 Gript Media 2025-09-19 | In an action-packed episode, John and Sarah recap the case of Daniel Aruebose, discuss John and Eoin Hayes' blackface scandals, analyse the Joe Brolly wars and attempts to murder David Quinn, and dissect the Maria Steen nomination fight.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/becoming-tom-robinson/00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week's Events01:14 Tragic Discovery: The Case of Daniel Aruebose09:55 Political Accountability and the Role of TUSLA10:38 Controversy Over Blackface: A Personal Anecdote20:52 Political Violence and the Reaction to David Quinn's Incident26:05 The Hypocrisy of Political Responses48:03 The Presidential Election: Maria Steen's Candidacy58:17 Conclusion and Reflections on Political DynamicsAvailable on Spotify & iTunesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvPiTunespodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4-------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Is Ireland for the Irish a violent statement? Gript Media 2025-09-18 | On this week's episode of 'The Long Game' podcast, Jason argued that the sentiment behind 'Ireland for the Irish', far from being incitement to violence, is one a majority of people are likely to hold.youtu.be/Gn_XBklZ2Wo--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Climate measures leading to increased food prices: ICMSA Gript Media 2025-09-18 | "Sustainable food and cheap food don't go together," the President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has said, warning that environmental policies in agriculture are driving up costs for consumers. --------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
This ones unbelievable Gript Media 2025-09-17 | Frank Haviland, Editor of the UK's New Conservative, says the media coverage of the Iryna Zarutska murder was "unbelievable"youtu.be/5zFYxotiZAU--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
When Laura met Frank Gript Media 2025-09-17 | Laura Perrins sits down with Frank Haviland, Editor of the UK's New Conservative, to talk Charlie Kirk, the murder of Iryna Zarutska, and Tommy Robinson's monster march to London.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Harris will take responsibility for state of the economy Gript Media 2025-09-17 | Asked if he would take responsibility for future cuts if the economy suffers after the Government ignored IFAC’s advice, Tánaiste Simon Harris said: "How the economy does is absolutely the responsibility of the Government."--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Cancel culture after the Kirk murder Gript Media 2025-09-17 | "That's a good thing... you do not want somebody who celebrates cold blooded murder educating your children". On the Niall Boylan show, Niall and Gript's Laura Perrins debate the firing of people for celebrating the Charlie Kirk murder.Full podcast: niallboylan.com/podcast/charlie-kirk-free-speech-or-cancel-culture-episode-511--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
The War on Wrong Opinions | THE LONG GAME PODCAST EP37 Gript Media 2025-09-15 | Ben and Jason share their reactions to the murder of Charlie Kirk, as well as what they thought of the many reactions celebrating and justifying his death. Left-wing violence on Irish streets and the Taoiseach's view that saying 'Ireland for the Irish' is tantamount to inciting violence were also on the agenda this week.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-war-on-wrong-opinions/ 00:00 Introduction to Political Violence02:47 Reactions to Charlie Kirk's Murder05:44 The Justification of Political Violence08:49 Cultural and Moral Implications14:43 The Role of Media and Public Perception17:20 The Dangers of Political Polarisation19:55 The Impact of Social Media on Violence22:54 The Consequences of Normalising Violence25:51 The Broader Context of Political Ideologies28:37 The Reaction to Political Rhetoric31:23 The Future of Political Discourse in Ireland--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Words are not violence Gript Media 2025-09-13 | "If you are laughing, or celebrating the death of a 31-year-old father of two, you are demonic" - Sarah Ryan doesn't hold back on the reaction of some to the Charlie Kirk murder.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Self-cancelling culture Gript Media 2025-09-12 | "Who are you afraid of? When you censor your opinions, who is it you are afraid of upsetting? It's not right wingers, is it?" John McGuirk on the culture of self-censorship. youtu.be/VKcR5lkO7eY--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
The worst week | PODCAST EP154 Gript Media 2025-09-12 | John and Sarah spend most of this week's episode talking about the murder of Charlie Kirk, the pathology of those cheering it, and where we go from here.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-worst-week/ 00:00 The Impact of Tragedy02:56 The Nature of Political Violence05:34 Debate and Discourse in Politics08:22 The Role of Media and Public Perception11:12 The Dehumanisation of Political Opponents14:04 The Influence of Social Media on Public Opinion17:04 The Importance of Courage in Political Discourse19:52 Faith and Politics22:48 The Future of Political Engagement25:33 The Presidential Election LandscapeAvailable on Spotify & iTunesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvPiTunespodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Enough with the Demonisation Gript Media 2025-09-11 | On this week's episode of 'The Long Game' podcast, Jason outlined the one thing politicians and commentators could do to combat the rising temperature in politics.youtu.be/T8u8xjQolJY--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Fiscal watchdog slams Irish state spending Gript Media 2025-09-09 | Finance Minister responds to criticism from the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council that the Government was set to spend an 'inappropriate' amount of money at the upcoming Budget.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Minister defends ignoring public consultation Gript Media 2025-09-08 | Ireland's Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan admits that most of the responses to the Government's Disinformation Strategy were negative, but says the State needs to counteract "gossip" online.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
The Messy Business of Politics I THE LONG GAME EP36 Gript Media 2025-09-08 | The road to the Áras is getting busier as independents vie to earn the backing of the local authorities, prompting Jason and Ben to chat about what will separate the serious contenders from the rest. The ongoing threats faced by Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family, and Gavin Pepper's failure to live up to the leftist's imagining of him, make up the rest of the discussion this week.PODCAST: : https://gript.ie/podcasts/the-messy-business-of-politics/00:00 Introduction and Overview of Current Political Climate02:52 Sinn Féin's Political Strategy and Leadership Dynamics05:39 Independent Candidates and the Presidential Race08:36 Gavin Pepper's Controversial Comments and Media Response10:52 The Role of Local Authorities in Political Campaigns14:03 Challenges Faced by Independent Candidates16:58 Threats Against Politicians and Legislative Responses19:36 The Impact of Social Media on Political Discourse22:42 Conclusion and Reflections on Political Engagement--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Harris defends councillors not nominating Independents Gript Media 2025-09-08 | "The latest example of disinformation": Tánaiste Simon Harris hits back at those criticising him for telling FG councillors to not nominate Independents for President, saying that expecting a party to nominate their opponents is "utter nonsense".--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Theres nothing wrong with tribalism Gript Media 2025-09-06 | "What's wrong with a bit of tribalism about the flag?" Sarah Ryan returns to the podcast, and weighs in on the latest culture war nonsense from Dublin City Council.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/mommys-home/--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Make the Media the enemy Gript Media 2025-09-05 | "You can't run an anti-establishment campaign in Ireland while playing by the media's rules - you have to make them the enemy" - John's advice to Presidential hopefuls.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Mommys Home | PODCAST EP153 Gript Media 2025-09-05 | Sarah returns to her chair this week, and shares her tale of accident and emergency horror. Also: Why she's not high on Jim Gavin's chances, the media's double standard on Graham Linehan, and reflections on the great flag wars.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/mommys-home/00:00 Welcome Back and Health Updates02:35 A&E Experiences and Healthcare System Challenges05:45 The State of the Inner City and Social Issues11:14 Political Commentary on National Identity and Flags17:04 Presidential Election Predictions and Candidates28:18 Graham Linehan's Arrest and Free Speech ConcernsAvailable on Spotify & iTunesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvPiTunespodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Irish comedian arrested for tweets? Gript Media 2025-09-03 | "We’re talking about the UK - a country with terrorism, rape gangs, drill culture, a knife crime epidemic, etcetera": Ben Scallan reacts to Irish comedian Graham Linehan being arrested by armed UK police over tweets.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Radical Islam a major threat, says Garda Commissioner Gript Media 2025-09-03 | Newly-appointed Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said that he doesn’t want to focus exclusively on “far-right” extremism, arguing that there is violent political extremism “on all sides of the [political] spectrum”. He also says he is concerned about the rise of “radical Islam”.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Dont fly the Irish flag in Ireland? 🤨 Gript Media 2025-09-03 | “It seems that ‘multiculturalism’ includes every culture but yours”: Ben Scallan reacts on Dublin City Council’s decision to declare war on the Irish tricolour.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
The national flag belongs to us, not DCC Gript Media 2025-09-03 | "It's absolutely insane - it's our country and it's our identity": On The Long Game Podcast this week, Maria and Ben discuss the idea you shouldn't be allowed to fly the national flag if you have immigration concerns as Dublin City Council try to stop the election of tricolours.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Garda Commissioner wont rule out Gardaí taking down tricolours Gript Media 2025-09-02 | "I'm not going to sit here and give you a guarantee of yes or no": Newly-appointed Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly refuses to rule out Garda officers going around Dublin removing Irish tricolours from poles at the behest of Dublin City Council.Question by Ben Scallan.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Citywest Protest Gript Media 2025-09-02 | Local residents in Saggart took to Kildare Street today to protest the Government takeover of the IPAS Centre at the former Citywest Hotel. This is what they had to say:--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Dublin councillors want the Irish flag TAKEN DOWN Gript Media 2025-09-02 | “It seems that ‘multiculturalism’ includes every culture but yours”: Ben Scallan reacts on Dublin City Council’s decision to declare war on the Irish tricolour.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Dublin City Council vs. The Irish Tricolour | THE LONG GAME PODCAST EP35 Gript Media 2025-09-01 | On The Long Game this week, Ben and Maria talk about Dublin City Council's attempt to remove Irish flags around the city; the media grilling of Presidential hopeful Catherine Connolly; and Fianna Fáil's apparent lack of faith in any candidate from inside their own ranks.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
A lot of things bug you that shouldnt bug you.. Gript Media 2025-08-30 | "A lot of things bug you that shouldn't bug you.... you should write an angry letter".... Laura and John discuss reaction to the Swift/Kelce engagement--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Youre getting really upset about this... Gript Media 2025-08-29 | "You're getting really upset about this - just don't buy the Sunday Independent" - Laura and John discuss the media's Michael D. Higgins love-in.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Its a love story | PODCAST EP152 Gript Media 2025-08-29 | With Sarah still sadly indisposed, John and Laura discuss the stories of the week: The big engagement in America, the controversy around Dr. Umar Al Qadri, the CSO migration numbers.. and that Sunday Indo article about how the nation loves Michael D.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/its-a-love-story/ 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Topics09:04 Media Critique and Cultural Commentary17:17 Immigration Statistics and Housing Crisis25:14 European Convention on Human Rights and Asylum Seekers42:11 Dr. Umar Al Qadri's Controversial Statements50:08 Gaza Refugees and Taxpayer Money51:14 Asian Hornet Nest Discovery and Environmental ConcernsAvailable on Spotify & iTunesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvPiTunespodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Nick Delehanty launches his Presidential campaign Gript Media 2025-08-26 | "Fidelity to the nation": Independent candidate Nick Delehanty launches his Presidential bid.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
President Bertie? | THE LONG GAME PODCAST EP34 Gript Media 2025-08-25 | On this week's episode of The Long Game Podcast, Ben and Jason discuss the state of the Presidential race, the possibility of "President Bertie Ahern", the cult of Michael D. Higgins, and delve further into the state funding of media.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Thousands attend March for Jesus in Belfast Gript Media 2025-08-23 | Thousands attend 'March for Jesus' in Belfast: Organiser Pastor John Ahern of All Nations Church in Dublin says today's gathering is significant, and that "the answer to society's problems is not going to come through politics or philosophy or ideology."--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Broken Dublin Gript Media 2025-08-23 | "Then you're going to have to build a lot of prisons" - in the aftermath of another attack on a tourist in Dublin, John and Laura have differing views on how to take central Dublin back from anti-social elements.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Ben Scallan reacts to INSANE staff training HSE video Gript Media 2025-08-22 | Ben Scallan reacts to an official HSE training video which claims that biological sex can change over time, and that “new pronouns are coming out all the time.”--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Droning on | PODCAST EP151 Gript Media 2025-08-22 | With Sarah away, Laura Perrins joins John and gives him a thorough education in why his support for delivery drones is wrong. They also discuss crime in Dublin, Maria Steen's Presidential prospects, and Laura goes off on Kneecap and Sally Rooney.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/droning-on/ 02:40 Tourist Safety Concerns in Dublin05:45 The Impact of Crime on Tourism08:53 Government Response to Crime and Safety11:36 Community Policing and Crime Prevention14:21 Debate on Drone Deliveries17:14 Sally Rooney's Controversial Stance20:03 Political Landscape and Immigration Issues23:08 Public Sentiment on Immigration and Asylum Seekers25:36 The Role of Protests in Political Discourse28:31 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsAvailable on Spotify & iTunesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvPiTunespodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Should Gardaí be able to read private phone messages? Gript Media 2025-08-21 | “This kind of thing used to literally bring down Governments”: Ben Scallan comments on Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s plan to give Gardaí the power to break into encrypted messaging apps to monitor people’s messages.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Did you know Irish news is often funded by the State? Gript Media 2025-08-20 | "We have a State-funded article, reporting on the acts of State-funded activists groups": Ben Scallan comments on the Irish Government's funding of news stories.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Why Public Anger is Rising Gript Media 2025-08-19 | In chatting about Tony Holohan's decision to withdraw from presidential consideration, Jason and Ben consider the reasons behind politics becoming a nastier business, as is claimed by so many in public office.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/nasty-people/ --------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Nasty People | THE LONG GAME PODCAST EP33 Gript Media 2025-08-18 | As Tony Holohan announces the presidency is no longer in his sights, Ben and Jason discuss why politics may be a nastier business than it used to be, before coincidentally moving on to the State's total disregard of public pushback on a national dis-/mis-information strategy. Also: Are eugenics back in vogue in some fashionable circles?PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/nasty-people/ 00:00 The Presidential Race: A Lackluster Contest08:57 Public Discontent and Political Hostility17:55 COVID-19: Accountability and Public Health Decisions27:37 Public Consultations: A Facade of Democracy37:13 Eugenics and the Future of Parenting--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Is Harris fatally wounded by Scoliosis? Gript Media 2025-08-16 | "I think it's finished him... there's a degree of contempt for the Simon Harris act now" - John and Sarah discuss the damage to Simon Harris on foot of the Scoliosis scandal and other recent flubls.PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/kayfabe/Available on Spotify & iTunesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvPiTunespodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
The Govt wants your thoughts on “Basic Income” artists Gript Media 2025-08-15 | The public is being asked for its views on the future of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme. Now’s your chance to let the Government know what you think of it.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Kayfabe | PODCAST EP150 Gript Media 2025-08-15 | John and Sarah react to big news in the Presidential race, assess Gareth Sheridan's first week campaigning, talk free contraception. And also: Why Simon Harris's personal brand may never recover from breaking "Kayfabe"PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/kayfabe/ 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week's News01:07 Presidential Election Developments05:36 Gareth Sheridan's Presidential Campaign15:19 Tony Holohan's Potential Candidacy22:38 Simon Harris and the Scoliosis Controversy30:17 John Boyne and the Polari Prize Controversy41:42 Fianna Fáil's Free Contraception InitiativeAvailable on Spotify & iTunesSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvPiTunespodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Ireland’s sham “public consultation” system EXPOSED Gript Media 2025-08-14 | “This is what actually damages democracy: The Irish Government’s own public consultation on “disinformation” regulations was 83% negative, but they ignored it and proceeded with their plans anyway without doing any analysis into how it might impact free speech. Ben Scallan reacts.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
Ireland losing pubs rapidly, industry group warns Gript Media 2025-08-14 | Ireland is losing one pub every 2.8 days, the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has warned.--------------------Gript is proud to be an independent source of news, but that means we reject the lavish government or EU funding others enjoy. We need your support to keep publishing the news and opinion that matters. By subscribing to Gript you’re ensuring we can continue to challenge the consensus.Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/See more at https://www.gript.ieFollow our social media:🔴 X : twitter.com/griptmedia🔴 Instagram: instagram.com/griptmedia🔴 Facebook: facebook.com/GriptMedia🔴 Tiktok: tiktok.com/@griptmedia🔴 Patreon: patreon.com/griptmedia🔸 Our Podcasts: https://www.gript.ie/podcasts/🔸 Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/#gript #GriptMedia
