<p>Since the 1880s, over 26,000 men and women have been employed at the Guinness brewery. For many, it was a job 'for life', replete with healthcare, education and sporting benefits. Turtle talks of the Guinness doctor who revolutionised Ireland's ambulance service, the Hollywood star who drove a forklift truck for Guinness, and why those doing "hot-work" received extra pints.</p>

Since the 1880s, over 26,000 men and women have been employed at the Guinness brewery. For many, it was a job 'for life', replete with healthcare, education and sporting benefits. Turtle talks of the Guinness doctor who revolutionised Ireland's ambulance service, the Hollywood star who drove a forklift truck for Guinness, and why those doing "hot-work" received extra pints.

A City within a City - Turtle Bunbury

Behind the Guinness Gate is the first podcast series from the Guinness Storehouse. Hosted by Irish historian, Turtle Bunbury, the 8-part series features interviews with rapper Mango and chef Niall Sabongi as well as Guinness Flavour Essence Manager, Kate Curran, Iveagh Trust's Rory Guinness and local historians Liz Gillis and Cathy Scuffil. The series also includes three episodes by Turtle about the formative years of St James's Gate and the brewery's strong sense of employee welfare and social philanthropy.

This is an audio journey into the very heart of Guinness.

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Behind the Guinness Gate is the first podcast series from the Guinness Storehouse. Hosted by Irish historian, Turtle Bunbury, the 8-part series features interviews with rapper Mango and chef Niall Sabongi as well as Guinness Flavour Essence Manager, Kate Curran, Iveagh Trust's Rory Guinness and local historians Liz Gillis and Cathy Scuffil. The series also includes three episodes by Turtle about the formative years of St James's Gate and the brewery's strong sense of employee welfare and social philanthropy. This is an audio journey into the very heart of Guinness.

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