What’s the Story? Podcast

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Multi award-winning podcast from Dublin, Ireland. Everyone has a story to tell...

Episodes

Sep 13, 2015

Chapter 12: What's the Story with The Junior Takeover

Sep 13, 2015

55 min

A special edition of What's the Story? this week as Danny & Mero head to the heart of Dublin, Ballybrack, to witness the newest generation of ass kicking kids at the very first Junior Takeover Muay Thai event.

The two lads had chats with a host of kids and fighters including Evan, Ella, Tom and Maia from Warriors Gym in Dublin. Zoe, Daniel and John Walsh from Waterford Muay Thai, Aaron and Liam who only found out they were fighting each other when they sat down together with us, Shane and Shane from Celtic K1 and of course, friend of the show and the man behind the event, Cian Cowley.

It was a great day which had everything from kids in their first fight to teenagers who are nearly veterans. Danny got called out by one of the kids and had to leave with a security escort, Mero is currently working on his spinning back fist technique and we learned that Disney Land in Florida is haunted... at least according to one of the kids.

Big thanks to everyone involved on the day, especially Mark Merrigan who was our producer, runner, organiser, security, life coach and spotter.

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Sep 6, 2015

Chapter 11: Story with the Lads?? (Round 2)

Sep 6, 2015

1hr 30 min

This week on What's the Story? Danny, Lindsey and Mero are on fire!

Danny seems to hate the world and everything in it, especially do gooders on Facebook, overbearing parents on Facebook, and begrudgery... in general, not just on the Facebook.

Mero loves everyone and everything, except Lindsey's baking. To counter Danny being in a sulk, Mero tries to be upbeat and loving life.

Lindsey reveals her hippy side and takes the abuse from the lads over her baking skills like a pro.

All of this and, we talk the serious situation in Syria, defending/bating Bono, Danny receives the scariest message of his life, the Bloggies 2015 and our BIG competition winner is revealed.

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Aug 30, 2015

Chapter 10: Cian Cowley, What's the Story?

Aug 30, 2015

2hr 1 min

Our guest this week is one of Ireland's hottest prospects in the world of combat sports. Cian Cowley is 23-years-old and already considered a vetran of Thai Boxing. With over 50 professional fights and 4 titles, Cian has recently announced his desire to compete in MMA and has joined forces with Ireland's most prominent team, SBG.

We spoke to Cian about his recent meeting with Coach John Kavanagh and his plans for progression with Mixed Martial Arts. We also discussed how he began in Thai Boxing, growing up in the borough, leaving school and quitting college to fly to Thailand at the age of 16 to pursue his dream of fighting.

Cian tells us all about his famous Warriors Gym in Dun Laoghaire, the art of training and the weight cut, his love of coaching the next generation of fighters and his own promotion "The Takeover", being BFFs with Tyrone Spong and of course, his two dogs Cosmo & Nova.

On top of all this your three hosts do their best to go off on irreverent tangents including the smell of awards around Story Towers, Danny is covered in cheese this week, Mero nearly missing the podcast due to his chair rolling off and Lindsey has difficulty with a spinning chair. The lads discuss the shenanigans going on in Korea, details of an upcoming competition and of course, the now traditional conversation on Spice Bags. All of this and loads more besides.

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Aug 23, 2015

Chapter 9: Pat "Pajo" Flynn, What's the Story?

Aug 23, 2015

1hr 57 min

This week we were joined by League of Ireland legend, Pat Flynn. With a football career spanning three decades, Pajo shared plenty of stories from humble beginnings with Loughlinstown Boys all the way through to the world of professional football including crossing paths with legends like Denis Irwin, Paul "Gazza" Gascoigne, Glen Hoddle, and Joleon Lescott to name a few.

We also hear about Pajo getting trials for the first time, tears in the airport, the infamous temper, playing against Ronaldo and Del Piero and why the washing machine will be important for when he hangs up his boots.

Mero gets excited and butchers the intro, Danny tries to talk about rugby on a chapter about football, Lindsey tells us about getting kicked off a football team and Pajo dishes the dirt and what happened when Mero met an interesting "lady" on a night out in Dublin - All of this and loads more besides.

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Aug 16, 2015

Chapter 8: Story with the lads?

Aug 16, 2015

2hr 3 min

This week on What's the Story? sees your three hosts tell stories of waking up from being unconscious, including Mero's horse, Danny's important question and Lindsey turning into Google maps.

Mero & Lindsey discuss their recent experience at the Cage Kings event in the national basketball arena which leads Mero to call out one of the fighters, meanwhile Danny calls out Lionel Messi & Herbalife after ranting for a few.

Also on the agenda this week, Dublin being voted the greatest city on the planet, Anderson Silva's Viagra is dodgey, Jose Aldo is taking the piss, stun huns & masso girlos, and loads more besides.

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Aug 5, 2015

Chapter 7: Saskia Tidey, What's The Story?

Aug 5, 2015

1hr 27 min

This week we are joined by future Olympian and sailing sensation, Saskia Tidey. Saskia is one half of Team Brewster/Tidey who are on the brink of qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

We spoke to Saskia about life off land, the highs and lows of being an Olympic athlete, what happens when your break down on a French motorway, death row cheat meals and just what it takes to throw yourself into a life on the ocean.

Lindsey explains the training behind a top level athlete, while Danny & Mero tell the story of the time they went sailing together and caught more fish than John West.

Danny also attempts to go an entire chapter without swearing... can he make it?

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Jul 31, 2015

Chapter 6: Paul Stenson, What's the Story?

Jul 31, 2015

1hr 46 min

On this week's editon of "What's the Story?" Podcast we are joined by Paul Stenson. Paul is the manager of Dublin's Charleville Lodge Hotel and the brains behind their incredibly successful social media pages.

Paul told us a bit about his own experiences, the hotel business, the craic he has with social media and why even the negative reactions put a smile on his face.

On top of all this Danny, Lindsey and Mero spoke out their own experiences with hotels, holidays and the joy starting training again after a few weeks of being a slob. We hear about Mero's time in Iraq & Afghanistan, Danny's run in with a lady of the night and Lindsey tells us about the time she went wild and put on 3 kilos.

There's also details of how you could win a chance to have some personal training with World Champion, Lindsey Doyle.

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Jul 22, 2015

Chapter 5: Johnny Fulham, What's the Story?

Jul 22, 2015

1hr 45 min

Our guest on "What's the Story?" this week is a legend of The Paralympic Games. Johnny Fulham represented Ireland four times, four times, four times, four times at the Paralympic Games between 1992 and 2004. He set several Irish records and won two European Championships along the way.

Mero & Danny spoke to Johnny about growing up in Ireland with a disability, his venture into wheelchair sports, a 16 year career as an elite athlete, his new career as Vice President of Paralympics Ireland as well as his work with The Irish Wheelchair Association. We also take a look at the road to Rio for the 2016 Olympics, Star Wars, Alex Zanardi, Oscar Pistorius, and a tough decision regarding the loves in Johnny's life....

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Jul 14, 2015

Chapter 189: Las Vegas, What's the Story? (Bonus UFC 189 Edition)

Jul 14, 2015

1hr 10 min

Danny & Mero travelled to Las Vegas (sans Lindsey) to see The Notorious Conor McGregor take on Chad "Money" Mendes for the interim UFC Featherweight Championship.

Recorded in Vegas, the two lads give their take on the week of UFC events, Vegas, the Irish crowd, Mero surfing that crowd and Kevin the guinea pig.

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Jul 3, 2015

Chapter 3: Paul Howard, What's the Story? (Part Two)

Jul 3, 2015

1hr 6 min

In Part two of our conversation with award winning author and journalist Paul Howard, we hear his opinion on drugs in sport, the Ross O'Carroll Kelly years, his "episode" of classic TV show, "Only fools and horses" and lastly the mysterious case of Darth Vader in Ballybrack... was it the Sith Lord himself? Was it an imposter? Was it a league of Ireland footballer double jobbing?

We also find out details of what's next for both Ross, and Paul as well as details of a great competition!

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Jul 2, 2015

Chapter 3: Paul Howard, What's the Story? (Part One)

Jul 2, 2015

1hr 3 min

This week Danny, Lindsey and Mero are joined by the legendary Paul Howard. A multi award winning journalist, Paul is one of the most decorated literary minds in Ireland.

Creator of the Ross O'Carroll Kelly series, Paul Howard has sold over 1 million books and sold out theatres across Ireland with stage adaptations of Ross and his friends. In part one, Paul sat down with us and spoke to us about growing up in Ballybrack, Dublin. Moving to Ireland from England as young boy when Thatcher came to power, his school days in St. Laurence College and his early days in the world of journalism.

Jun 26, 2015

Chapter 2: Tony McGregor, What's The Story?

Jun 26, 2015

59 min

Chapter two of What's the Story? welcomes Tony McGregor to the podcast. Father of UFC superstar, The Notorious Conor McGregor, Tony tells us about growing up in Dublin, his first job, and the rise of his son to superstar status. Check us out on Twitter @WTSpod and on Facebook we're "What's The Story? Podcast"

Jun 22, 2015

"What's The Story?" Chapter 1 - Our Story

Jun 22, 2015

1hr 12 min

Everyone has a story to tell and we want to share it.

Each week join Danny, Mero & Lindsey as they bring you their own stories and the stories of their guests. In episode one we hear from our three hosts as they give you their own background and introduce themselves.

Graham Merrigan is a 30-year-old broadcaster and wheelchair athlete who has represented Ireland in wheelchair rugby sevens.

Lindsey Doyle is personal trainer and fitness expert. She is a World Champion Kickboxer and is currently training in MMA.

Danny Murray is a wannabe World Champion and wannabe Broadcaster. He is a 27-year-old man child who can be found wrestling his walrus shaped labrador, Cleo.