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The Shnug

The Shnug

Richard Loftus & Lavin

This is a podcast from the west coast of Ireland, where we invite interesting people from all walks of life to join us and tell us a little something about their lives. With the General Election on the horizon, we thought it would be interested to a comprehensive general election podcasts series so here we are. Join us on weekly basis as we take a look at all things political.
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The Shnug - The Shnug Podcast: EP 4 - Eimear Finan
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11/15/22 • 105 min

In Episode 4 the lads invite another patron into the Shnug, this time it's theatre maker Eimear Finan. We chat to Eimear about her most recent play Tart that ran during the Galway theatre festival, the plays that influenced her along the way such as ‘Low Level Panic’ and the support base she’s found with Fregolit Theatre and Theatre 57.

Tart is a comedic, semi-autobiographical look at her life where we meet the men, devices and apps that have helped and hindered her along the way.

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The Shnug - The Shnug Podcast: EP 3 - Marc Jennings
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11/01/22 • 72 min

Episode 3 sees the two lads interview another patron of the Shnug, this time it’s the man behind the amazing aerial photography of UPINTHEEIRE, Marc Jennings. We chat to Marc about how the west coast of Ireland has become his main inspiration, the milestones he’s reached in short space of time as an amateur photographer, going viral and how the landscape of social media has changed and made getting his work out there more challenging. We also talk shooting Uzi’s, the do's and don’ts of aviation law and wily rats.

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The Shnug - The Shnug Podcast: EP 2 - Eamon Healy
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10/19/22 • 87 min

Episode 2 sees the two lads interview the first patron of the Shnug, historian and genealogist Eamon Healy. We chat to Eamon about the people who sparked his interest in local history as a child in south Galway, the individuals and stories he came across while working on his blog Beagh Roots Galway, and the remarkable work he does with Ancestry as a Genealogist and the merits of spicy and plain chicken fillets.

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The Shnug - The Shnug Podcast: EP 1 - Intro
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10/13/22 • 31 min

It’s been a long road, but finally we present to you, Episode 1 of The Shnug Podcast. First off, hosts Richie and Lavin introduce themselves and give you an idea of who they are and what the podcast will be about, the lads talk about the west of Ireland, future guests, touring the states and painting pub scenes, all served up with generous portions of ramblings and tangents.

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This week is all about Independents, while politicians without parties are found all over Europe, but they do not garner such a large percentage of the vote as in Ireland. This is due the country’s size, proportional representation and the unique nature of Irish parish pump politics. We take a look at the notable characters that have ran for election both past and present, how Independents may affect the election and the Government that will emerge from it.

The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political. Check us out everywhere you get podcasts. We are also on the mighty Flirt Fm every Saturday at 5pm.

Our theme tune is by Leon Stax whose new album is out now...

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The Shnug - Season 2 -Taster
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11/09/23 • 8 min

Ahead of the release of season 2 this Monday the 13th of November your favourite podcasters have a little message for you...
So our first year went well, we think. 12 episodes, a 4 part mini series and lil bonus episode for the Cruinniú makes 17 in all. But that was just the start, we want MORE...
So ahead of the release of Season 2 we'd like to ask you fine people for a bit of a favour, don't worry the show will remain free and will never go behind a pay wall or any of that craic.
But obviously we have overheads that need to be taken care of, this coupled with the man hours that go in to each episode from research, scheduling, recording, art and social media, we're talking 10+ hours plus per episode, so it's quite the workload. But most importantly we'd like to GROW, get more equipment, travel further, interview more people and most importantly, we think, become more regular so we can help showcase all the west coast has to offer and that requires investment...
So if you'd like to support us, there are two options, both can be found via the links in our bio...
1. Join our Patreon and help us out with a monthly donation.
2. Use the 'Buy me a coffee' option and make a once off donation of your choosing.
Obviously if you can't afford either in these trying times please keep listening and if you can give us a share, like, subscribe, rate or comment, all will be greatly appreciated and will help us grow.
We'd like to thank everyone that's listened in and helped us along so far. Roll on season 2...
Míle Buíochas, le meas
Richie & Lavin

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Well he finally did it, Simon Harris has called the election and while no concrete date has been given it has been confirmed for a Friday before Christmas. Join us this week as we discuss the potential dates for the election, Fine Gael losing another one of the Old Guard, political gangsters and how since the Financial Crisis there has been a protest vote in Ireland. It is unfocused, constantly shifting and has not toppled the status quo but its there, and rising.

The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a new weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.

LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, SHNUG

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With a week to the General Election, we are joined by Daniel Ryan of the Tipperary Star to discuss the newly redrawn constituencies. We take a look at the race, candidates and issues affecting Tipperary North and South. We also discuss the rather disappointing leader’s debate on RTE and voter apathy among younger voters.

The Shnug: Political Broadcast is a weekly show where we will be taking a look at all things political.

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It’s Episode 29 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the local and European elections just around the corner on June 7th, we have decided to try something a little different. Starting today, the Shnug is hitting the political trail, we will be taking a look at the local elections in Clare, Galway and Mayo. Riding co-pilot with me, will be political enthusiast Ger Butler.

Today we chat to is Michael Duffy, editor of The Mayo News/ Mayo Live as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the elections.
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The Shnug - The Shnug Podcast: EP 5 - Ronan Connor
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11/29/22 • 57 min

In Episode 5 we speak to muralist and printmaker Ronan Connor. His work is dotted across the city from pump lane and Eyre square to his most ambitious work yet in Merlin College. We chatted to Ronan about his early artistic influences, studying in ATU and how the street art he came across while traveling and his work with 126 Gallery inspired him to put himself forward for larger jobs once he returned home. And also, how a recently commissioned piece for All together now festival during the summer has opened new avenues for him. Check out Ronan’s work at @ronnydoodle_art .

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Shnug have?

The Shnug currently has 46 episodes available.

What topics does The Shnug cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Comedy, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on The Shnug?

The episode title 'The Shnug Podcast: EP 5 - Ronan Connor' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Shnug?

The average episode length on The Shnug is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Shnug released?

Episodes of The Shnug are typically released every 12 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Shnug?

The first episode of The Shnug was released on Oct 1, 2022.

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