Videos

Oct. 26, 2025

Chef John Coffey – Homegrown Haute Cuisine in the Hidden Heartlands – Day 1

Taste Ireland…more specifically, taste the Hidden Heartlands of the Irish Midlands through a completely original cuisine designed around the fresh local produce from surrounding farms, on offer at Athlone’s Michelin Bib Gourmand culinary destination, Thyme Restaurant. Chef John Coffey conjures up his ever-evolving menu around the vegetables local organic farmer…

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Oct. 19, 2025

Irish Stew Goes “Off the Beaten Craic” in the Hidden Heartlands

Your cohosts are back from an eight-day road trip through Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, where instead of profiling a person, they went “Off the Beaten Craic” to explore a place - the Irish Midlands. Some tourists might view it as "drive-through country,” as they motor west from Dublin to the Wild…

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Oct. 4, 2025

A Life in Sound: John Davis on Music, Economics and What Really Matters

Guest Overview John Davis, the inquisitive everyman, serves as the perfect foil to economist David McWilliams on Ireland's beloved David McWilliams Podcast. Known for his genuine curiosity and ability to ask the questions listeners are thinking, Davis brings a unique perspective shaped by decades in the music and media industries.…

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Sept. 22, 2025

Neale Richmond: Minister for International Development and Diaspora

With the Aer Lingus College Football Classic last month and Ireland’s first NFL game at the end of this one, Neale Richmond kicks off the episode with a timely gridiron tale. “I'm not just a very old and average rugby player, but I'm the only member of the Irish Parliament…

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Sept. 7, 2025

Joe Kennedy III: Politics, Peace & Public Service - Belfast, Boston & Beyond

In something of an epilogue to our “Lost in Belfast” series, former U.S. Congressman and U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joseph Kennedy III joins Irish Stew for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, peace, and public service. From the streets of Belfast to the tumult of Washington, Kennedy reflects on…

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Aug. 3, 2025

Celebrating the Morrison Visa Legacy with Elaine Brennan and Feargal O’Sullivan

Today, we hear the story of an American congressman who changed the lives of thousands of Irish people, the foundation created to honor his legacy, and the big event this fall that will celebrate that legacy. To tell the tale, we have two Irish individuals who benefited from the Morrison…

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July 20, 2025

From Finnish Shores: A Journey into Irish-American History with Damian Shiels

In his third appearance on Irish Stew, historian Dr. Damian Shiels joins Martin Nutty for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation. Now living in Finland, Damian shares the personal story behind his move abroad, driven by Ireland’s rising cost of living and the opportunities remote work provides. The episode explores Damian’s…

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July 6, 2025

Encore Mick Mellamphy! The Smuggler is Loose in Ireland

The Smuggler is back and rhyming its way through Ireland, so we updated our earlier episode with actor Mick Mellamphy with news of his Irish tour of Ronán Noone’s award-winning one-man tour de force this July. Set on a wealthy American island enclave and performed in rhymed verse, The Smuggler…

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June 25, 2025

Martin Nutty

Short Introductory video detailing Martin Nutty background

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June 23, 2025

Preview: Declan Curran - Filmmaker

Declan Curran talking about the challenges of interpreting online posts about his film 'Dear Imelda' on the Japanese short film platform: SAMANSA Get the full episode on all major podcast platforms or at IrishStewPodcast.com #GlobalIrishNation #IrishPodcast #Podcast @solasnua8766 @samansajp @NITVShorts #IrishFilm #Shorts

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June 22, 2025

Declan Curran - From YouTube to Film Festivals

In this episode, host Martin Nutty chats with Declan Curran, actor, writer, and producer of the acclaimed short film Dear Imelda. Declan traces his creative path from creating teenage comedy sketches on YouTube to crafting award-winning short films that have screened at festivals worldwide. His growing success is highlighted by…

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June 9, 2025

Preview Connla McCann - Aisling Events

Connla McCann discusses organizing table seating for hundreds at one of Aisling Events' conferences. How does she decide to put who with who. #GlobalIrishNation #LostInBelfast #Belfast #NorthernIreland #IrishPodcast #Podcast

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June 9, 2025

Preview: Máirtín O Muilleoir - Belfast Connector

Máirtín O Muilleoir talking about the importance of understanding the experience of the diasporic Irish when visiting Ireland for the first time #GlobalIrishNation #IrishPodcast #Podcast

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June 8, 2025

Coming Home to Belfast with Máirtín Ó Muilleoir & Connla McCann

When you have a good story to tell, why not invite the world? For our Lost In Belfast (https://www.irishstewpodcast.com/categories/lostinbelfast) series finale, we convene in the Titanic Hotel’s grand vaulted hall, where the ill-fated ship was designed. Hundreds have gathered from across local communities and from around the globe for the…

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June 2, 2025

Preview: Linda McKenna - Irish Poet

Linda McKenna reads "Fifty Miles" from her collection "Four Thousand Key" published by Doire Press Get the full podcast episode, which includes two more readings, an exploration of Linda's work, and the story behind her Dublin origins and life in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland #IrishPodcast #IrishPoetry #Poetry #LostInBelfast #Writing

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June 1, 2025

4,000 Keys: Unlocking Linda McKenna's Poetic Journey

In the 10th episode of the Irish Stew Podcast's Lost in Belfast series, host Martin Nutty sits down with poet Linda McKenna. Together, they discuss poetry, history, and forgotten voices of Irish history. Linda's path to poetry began almost by accident, but her talent was apparent, confirmed when she received…

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May 28, 2025

Preview: Rex Daugherty - Solas Nua - Artistic Director of Theater

Rex Daugherty, AD of Theater as Solas Nua, talking about how the Washington, DC Irish arts organization aspires to be the storytelling equivalent of an Irish Pub #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerican #IrishPodcast #Podcast ⁨@solasnua8766⁩

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May 28, 2025

Preview: Rex Daugherty - Solas Nua - Artistic Director of Theater

Rex Daugherty, AD of Theater as Solas Nua, talking about how the Washington, DC Irish arts organization aspires to be the storytelling equivalent of an Irish Pub #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerican #IrishPodcast #Podcast ⁨@solasnua8766⁩

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May 28, 2025

Preview: Solas Nua - Andrew Dolan

Andrew Dolan, Executive Director of Solas Nua, discusses how the Washington, DC Irish Arts organization handles the lack of a brick-and-mortar home. #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerican #IrishPodcast #Podcast ⁨@solasnua8766⁩

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May 28, 2025

Preview: Solas Nua - Kate Meenan-Waugh

Kate Meenan-Waugh talks about how a book giveaway led to her involvement with the Washington DC Irish Arts organization, Solas Nua where she is now Co-Chair of the board. #GlobalIrishNation #IrishAmerican #IrishPodcast #Podcast @solasnua8766

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May 25, 2025

Solas Nua – Illuminating Irish Arts in Washington, DC

In this episode of Irish Stew, host Martin Nutty connects with key figures from Solas Nua, a dynamic Washington, D.C.-based arts organization devoted to contemporary Irish culture. Recorded during the Capital Irish Film Festival, the conversation features: • Kate Meenan-Waugh, Board Co-Chair • Andrew Dolan, Executive Director • Rex Doherty,…

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May 19, 2025

Preview: John Kelly - CEO of McConnell's Irish Whisky

John Kelly talks about his childhood interactions with the inmates of the Crumlin Road Gaol during the Troubles. That former Victorian prison location is now home to McConnell's Irish Whisky, an old brand dating back to 1776, relaunched to put #Belfast whiskey back on the map. @mcconnellswhisky541 #NorthernIreland #IrishPodcast #GlobalIrishNation…

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May 18, 2025

Reviving the Spirits of Belfast with McConnell’s Whisky CEO John Kelly

Join us in jail, or is it gaol, as in the Crumlin Road Gaol, the last Victorian era prison relic in Northern Ireland, now being put to better use as the home of the Belfast Distillery Company, working to revive the classic old McConnell’s Whisky brand and creating a major…

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May 12, 2025

Preview: Suzanne Savage - Belfast Singer, Songwriter and Performer

Suzanne Savage talks about challenges and decisions that must be made when performing a Leonard Cohen song. Get the full episode on your favorite #podcast platform or at our website: IrishStewPodcast.com. #GlobalIrishNation #IrishPodcast #IrishMusic @suzannesavage #Belfast #NorthernIreland #Vocalist #jazzsinger

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