In episode 8, join Brendan and Kieran as they discuss their recent trip to the Omniplex cinema in Derry, the death of Hollywood and how the cinema experience has changed, the fascinating new documentary from Louis Theroux and the amazing common daisy flower that can only be truly appreciated from outer space.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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EP 7: From Powerful Protests to Powerful Bottles

In episode 7, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio with Paddy Diver.

Paddy is the founder of Paddy's Powerful Immune Booster Juice and a former Mica Campaigner, who came to national attention in 2021 by leading the fight against the injustices that Mica homeowners across Donegal and other Mica-affected counties faced.

During the episode, Paddy talks us through his journey that led him from giving speeches in front of thousands at the Mica Protests to founding and setting up the fast-growing and popular wellness juice, Paddy's Powerful Immune Booster.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

Recorded on the 20/03/2025

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A Mockery of Democracy: Dáil Éireann 2025

In Episode 6, as 2025 blew in with a mighty howl, join Brendan and Kieran as they look back with a cynical eye on a tumultuous month of January and share some of their thoughts on the shenanigans of Dail Eireann & the "new" Irish Government, the aftermath of Storm Éowyn & the ongoing power outages and the motivations behind the new change in speed limits on Irish Roads.

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

Recorded on the 28/01/2025.

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In the final episode of 2024, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio for Episode 5, with Kathy Donaghy.

Kathy is a former RTÉ Journalist and Author from Inishowen who currently writes for the Irish Independent & Lonely Planet. In 2023, Kathy released her debut memoir, Finding My Wild: How a Move to the Edge Brought Me Home and during the episode, gives us a journey through the beginnings and process of writing the book as well as her background of working as a journalist in the highly stressful RTÉ newsroom.

This episode talks about subjects relating to mental health, miscarriage, and grief.

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General Election 2024..

In Episode 4, as Ireland prepares for a "change" in government, join Brendan and Kieran as they give their two cents on the 2024 General Election and discuss their views surrounding the results in Donegal, potential government formations, and whether if true change can ever really happen in Irish Politics.

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In episode 3, Brendan and Kieran are joined in the studio by the forgotten podcast's first guest, Michael McLaughlin.

Michael is the founder and creative director of the Disappear Here Film Festival which is taking place this weekend (4th - 6th of October 2024) in Ballyliffin, Co Donegal.

Now in its 8th year, Michael gives you a journey through the early beginnings of the film festival, what to expect over the weekend from this year’s festival programme and some potential plans for it over the coming years.

Michael also gives a Forgotten Podcast EXCLUSIVE by announcing the Winner of this year’s best Animated Work during the episode.

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Ticketdisaster & Leaving Cert Lotteries...

In episode 2, join Brendan and Kieran as they go down memory lane and discuss their experiences with the leaving cert, the media and social media's impact on students sitting the exams, and the madness and stupidity surrounding Ticketmaster and the Oasis reunion concert.

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In this episode, join filmmaker Brendan & sound engineer Kieran as they discuss the Gladiator 2 film trailer, some potential issues that may face a certain cast member if things don't go well, and some thoughts on how Hollywood and the film industry are coping in a fast-paced social media age.

Gladiator 2 Trailer:

https://youtu.be/4rgYUipGJNo?si=LPiZbpZMGRZOhdk9

Podcast Recorded & Edited at Ash Tree Audio.

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