Irishman In America Podcast With Marion McKeone

If you’re overwhelmed or confused by what’s happening in the ”Land Of The Free” the Irishman In America Podcast is the cure for what ails you. Every week the legendary US correspondent Marion McKeone breaks down what’s really happening in American with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. Since 2020 this weekly discussion show has been making sense of the non-sensical and getting the inside track thanks to Marion’s work in Washington for the Sunday Business Post, BBC, NPR and more. Now it has it’s own feed. Subscribe now to get a brand new episode every Friday and bonus episodes on the nights when the mess really hits the fan and you need clarity. Irishman In America is an Irishman Abroad Podcast. Support the show, access hundreds of archive episodes and get an extended cut of each weekly episode visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - your support on Patreon allows us to keep making the show and will help us provide even more episodes in the lead up to the 2024 Presidential Election. To contact the show irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com

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Episodes

Friday Jan 27, 2023

In this week’s podcast, Marion McKeone and Jarlath Regan discuss the latest in Ukraine as the US has agreed to supply 31 tanks in the coming year. The Sunday Business Post Washington Correspondent breaks down Mike Pence’s classified documents and where they rank in the broader scheme of confidential catastrophe. The two discuss Trump’s return to Facebook and its implications for free speech and more importantly, Trump’s fundraising efforts for the 2024 Presidential Election. Marion opens up about her experiences on the ground in the United States as three mass shootings have taken place in the last eight days. Over on Patreon, the pair discuss Kevin McCarthy and his tit for tat battle between the parties to see who’s qualified for roles on the highly sought after Capitol Hill committees. They chat about Georgia’s incredible prosecutor Fani Willis. As district attorney for Fulton County she may bring Trump to court on Rico charges. Wrapping it up, Jarlath and Marion discuss Irish Oscars buzz as the nation’s talent have swept the board for nominations  this year - including friends of the show Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal.
 

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
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Friday Jan 20, 2023

Is George Santos even George Santos? What is the point of the circus surrounding this man? In this week’s podcast, Marion and Jarlath discuss the latest revelations around his ties to Russian Oligarchs. The Business Post Washington Correspondent breaks down Elon Musk's San Francisco court case and the fall of Tesla stock. We go window shopping at the Twitter San Fran bumper sale. The two discuss the false equivalencies between Trump’s White House souvenirs and Biden’s found documents. Then over on Patreon, they talk about what’s in store as Jim Jordan gears up for the GOP led House Judiciary Committee. Jarlath and Marion discuss Solomon Pena and his alleged plot after he lost his congressional run. Marion examines the financial implications of the death of Lisa Marie Presley and the two wrap up with a chat about much needed funds getting to Ukraine. To hear the full episode including a further 30 mins of fun and inspiration go to Patreon.Com/irishmanabroad 
 

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.
 

Friday Jan 13, 2023

Irishman In America looks at a few of the most bizarre incidents from the past seven day in US politics with the help of Sunday Business Post Washington correspondent Marion McKeone. Comedian Jarlath Regan wonders if the grounding of flights across the states was Marion’s fault or a Russian cyber attack, if George Santos can be forcibly removed from Congress, how low would Kevin McCarthy have gone to win the speaker role and what is the difference between Biden’s confidential documents and Trump’s documents?  THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO THIS EPISODE! Access the whole conversation, tonnes of bonus content and episodes by visiting www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad 

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Friday Jan 06, 2023

If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything. In the first podcast of 2023, Jarlath and Marion have united for the first time and are together in studio to give their predictions for the year ahead. The Business Post’s Washington Correspondent gives Jarlath the rundown on Kevin McCarthy and his seven bids for Speaker of the House. In part 2 (available on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad ) the two talk Trump’s tax returns as Marion explains how Trump got away with it. They talk scandals in the Republican Party as one newly appointed congressman isn’t what he claims. To wrap it up, Jarlath and Marion give their conflicting opinions on the year ahead with chaos on the cards as Jarlath gears up for his January 6th live shows.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Friday Dec 23, 2022


Marion McKeone leads comedian Jarlath Regan through the biggest news stories of the year that was 2022, picks her biggest losers and biggest winners, and announces her hilarious categories in our most hotly anticipated episode in months. The 2022 Awards show is not a black tie event but the honour of being named Marion's "gobshite of the year" was as hotly contested as any Oscar campaign. Jar and Marion butt heads on the movie of the year, who should P.F.O and dig into the hardest news story she had to cover over the past 12 months. There's the winner of the "Smug Bastard" award and a look at whether the midterms really were the new beginning or just a short reprieve.
A brief reminder at the top of the show that final tickets for Jarlath's live show in Dublin on January 7th have now been released. Grab a pair for yourself here. It's going to be great.
Thanks as always to everyone who has supported the show this year on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad . Special thanks to Aoife Horan who came on board to do some sound editing over the last few episodes. Have a Happy Christmas from everyone at Irishman Abroad.
If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Friday Dec 16, 2022

Journalist Marion McKeone helps comedian Jarlath Regan understand the latest news from America. Is Biden really trying to ban TikTok? Will Harvey walk on a testicular technicality? What is Title 42 and why are Americans more interested in the royals than the humanitarian crisis occurring on their doorstep? — If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Friday Dec 09, 2022


In our most jam packed episode to date Marion McKeone spins through the top stories of the week including the freeing of Britney Griner, The Trump Organisation finally found guilty of tax fraud, Kanye and the rise of anti-semitism in America and lots more. It's a shorter episode than normal due to some technical and logistical issues we had this week. Normal service will resume next Friday.
Predictions & Questions for 2023?
We want to get your crystal ball thoughts on what is on the way for 2023. Email us with your premonitions, predictions and forecasts for everything from Elon Musk's next move to Joe Biden's chances of stepping aside. We want to hear from you.
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Friday Dec 02, 2022

Who are the most dangerous, troubling or concerning individuals in the US political arena today? Nobody can answer that question better than our friend in Washington, Marion McKeone of the Sunday Business Post. On today's jam packed episode our legendary US political correspondent doesn't just select the 'crazies", she burrows down into the characters most likely to have an impact in 2023. We've set aside the big Orange lad for one week and attempted to put five  of the most worrying and strange characters under the microscope. We also get a few honourable mentions that might surprise you and Marion's picks of the week. 
Did we miss someone? Let us on know or just get in touch with the show. We love hearing your take on things and ideas for future top 5 episodes.
You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Friday Nov 25, 2022

As the States wind down for a couple of days of rest, gratitude and food appreciation, Marion reflects on the shift towards optimism in the nation on certain issues and the resignation to reality on others. With more mass shootings than days in the year 2022, how close is a ban on automatic weapons? One person who might not have the most restful Thanksgiving is Kevin McCarthy. Marion reflects on his grandstanding ways and how dumb he looks when spewing spiteful words about the undeniable imprint of Nancy Pelosi. Stupidity was the order of the day this week when the scam artist formerly known as President Trump attempted the Homer Simpson excuse for stealing confidential documents from the White House. Jarlath and Marion take a moment on this holiday to wonder if his supposedly vast support base might be beginning to fizzle now that season two of this cabaret act is looking a little predictable. Finally Marion digs into Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster debacle. Why has it taken this long for lawmaker to recognise a monopoly this obvious? Will they do anything about it or will they be bought off again by seats up front at Harry Styles.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Friday Nov 18, 2022

Donald Trump gathered all his remaining friends and family together at his bunker in Florida to announce the thing that everyone already knew. He is running for President again in 2024. Today on Irishman In America, Marion McKeone breaks down why the media decided not to cover this announcement in the way they normally would. Who are his most likely Republican opponents and why is Mike Pence acting like he's a tough guy in movie he was barely in? Members get Part 2 and even more over on patreon.com/irishmanabroad - for as little as a fiver a month you can gain unlimited access to all our coverage of the election and our big interviews from the last nine years.

If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

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