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Episode 754
Ben and Jason discuss the ways in which a culture of civil mediocrity and bureaucracy is strangling Irish society, from media to AI.
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Bodily Fluids
Episode 753
In a packed episode, John and Sarah discuss the case of the Luas "bodily fluids" incident; the Ballymena riots; the French war on Pornhub; an Irish Times' Editor's views on Media Bias; Noisy Drones; …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
We're all mongrels now | 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP23
Episode 752
This week on 'The Long Game', Jason and Ben question whether Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is on top of his brief after a surprising exchange with Ben, the modern trend among Irish elites of denigra…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I hear you're a racist now, father
Episode 751
John and Sarah debate the vexxed question of whether John is a racist, as Ruth Coppinger claims. Also: The power of NGOs; are Irish people homogenous; and is the Macron marriage just plain weird?
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Poland, Pride and Short Kings | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP22
Episode 750
Poland’s choice of president and the state of that country more generally are on the cards for Ben and Jason this week, along with the decline of Pride month and the trials of short men in their deal…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I'm 35 and I don't have a house
Episode 749
John and Sarah devote most of this week's episode to the cost of living, and the various ways Irish families are feeling financial pressure. Also: Nick Delehanty runs for President; Cathal Crowe defe…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Artists and Anger | 'THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP21
Episode 748
The lads discuss the Kneecap terror charge, whether Oireachtas scrutiny of IPAS spending is likely to make any difference, and whether or not the Basic Income for the Arts scheme is a good idea after…
Published on 3 months ago
The Michael Gaine mystery
Episode 747
John and Sarah ask if Gardai have questions to answer over the Michael Gaine investigation, discuss whether commemorating Normans is appropriate, ask if John's TDS is cured, and talk about the newest…
Published on 3 months ago
Climate Activism is coming to the Leaving Cert | ‘THE LONG GAME’ PODCAST EP20
Episode 746
The imminent climate course that will see Leaving Cert students engage in activism is on the agenda for Jason and Ben today, alongside Sinn Féin’s transgender woes and the tumultuous European electio…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Sinn Fein's Orwell moment
Episode 745
John and Sarah discuss the UK's sharp shift right on immigration, Sinn Fein's George Orwell moment on transgender issues, Sinead Gibney's painted nails, and the role of porn in the Hawes family murde…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago