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May 23, 2023 S.3 Ep.5 - A Bad Trip In The Season Finale
It's the season finale of the PBC podcast & the lads are going out with a bang. They have two special guest interviews with Irish sporting legends, former Irish footballer & football pundit Richie Sadlier & Irish rugby player & former PBC student Peter O'Mahony. Teacher John Scannell has his his last hurrah as he closes the classroom door one final time before retirement. There's some new voices on the podcast, one who came back from the depths of Mordor & the King of rock & roll makes an appearance but we won't give it all away. All that & more so tune in!
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1 hr 30 min
May 09, 2023 S.3 Ep.4 - In Talks With The Tánaiste
Former Taoiseach, Pres teacher & our current Tánaiste Micheál Martin made a very special visit to the school recently & sat down to talk about his current role & the important role the subject of history plays in society & as a school subject. As well as that, we have our usual TY contributors on the show, from budding poets Ian & Ronan whose poetry has been published in The Unfinished Book of Poetry 2023, we also hear of the demise of one of the biggest RnB stars of the century, Cian & Ian dive deep into the good, the bad & the ugly of books to movie adaptations & we hear from our in house historian Ruairí on his work experience at the National Museum of Ireland. Plus we MIGHT have a teaser of our next big interview coming up.
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52 min
March 29, 2023 S.3 Ep3 - Craic Agus Ceol
To celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge we've an episode full of craic agus ceol. As per usual, our TY contributors have a great line up, with Ian on the intricacies of Artifical Intelligence, we've our first interview in Deutsch on Shalke FC, historian Ruairi on the Battle of the Four Courts, our comedy troupe are back on Ireland's hopes for the Euro's & finally to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge we have some special guests ag caint as Gailge on the many events coming up over the course of the week. All that & more. Tune in now!
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51 min
January 31, 2023 S.3 Ep.2 - Poetry In Motion
We've a star studded line up this episode with a literary theme at the heart. This episode is inspired by poet Liam Lynch, a Kerryman from whose passion for poetry ignited after he went blind at a very young age. Through poetry he began to understand the true feelings within his soul & mind as he began to adapt to a new world.

The TY's carried out a Poetry For The Blind Project in honour of Liam, so what better way to hear some poetry from some very famous voices on their favourite poems. We hear from movie star Cillian Murphy, to comedian Mario Rosenstock & Cork hurling legend Donal Óg Cusak, not to forget some PBC teachers who share some of their own poetry.

We also have a in depth interview with poet & PBC alumnus Bernard O'Donoghue on his school days & what led him to a life in the literary world.

And last but not least we have critics Ronan & Cian on their movie & literary recommendations. All that & more so tune in now!
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1 hr 11 min
December 02, 2022 S.3 Ep.1 - Back With A Bang
The PBC Podcast is back with a bang! We have a whole new group of lads, new hosts & an incredible line up of episodes to come. To kick start the new season we hear from a touring musician from the RTE Orchestra, our movie buff Ian takes us back in time to High Noon, we hear from TY's on Science week & their experiment on the eroding effects caffeinated drinks have on our teeth look & what is the PBC podcast without original host Ronan Mc Auliffe making an appearance! All that & ore so tune in now!
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1 hr 25 min
May 23, 2022 S.2 Ep.5: The Season Finale
To wrap up the season, Ronan is joined by a very special co-host - none other that teacher Kieran Ahern who final bow to the curtain call on his teaching days in PBC. Mr Ahern who is also a well established actor played a vital role in introducing drama & theatre to the school & built the fully equipped tv studio in Pres back in the 80's. He looks back on his acting career as well as his 7 decades in the school. We also hear from local legend Stevie G on his lengthy career as a DJ, journalist & radio presenter amongst other things. Our in house gaming expert Eoin takes a deep dive into the gaming industry with former Blizzard employee Paul Mc Sherry. All that & more so tune in now!
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1 hr 18 min
May 16, 2022 S.2 Ep.4 - Too Many Special Guests To Mention
Hugh joins Ronan in the hot seat this week as they bring you an exciting line up of entertainment from the TY's who are joined by some very special guests. We go back in time to Cork cinema in the 1950's as George Hook takes us down memory lane to the world of film. Our in house historian Joe gives his take on World War II novel The Book Thief. Last but not least, Hugh is joined by Christie Donovan of Cork Missing Person's Search & Recovery who gives an inside to the charity & the amazing work they do Leeside. There's plenty more to come so tune in now!
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55 min
March 11, 2022 S.2 Ep.3 - From Cork to Azerbaijan And Everywhere In Between
The boys are back for a brand new jam packed episode! One special guest this week comes all the way from Azerbaijan with Adam's grandfather who talks about life growing up & the influence of the Soviet Union. We also have part 2 of Ronan's big interview with international rugby player Simon Zebo & there's a cúpla focal as Gaeilge to celebrate Seachtain na Geailge. Tune in now!
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51 min
February 17, 2022 S.2 Ep.2 - Zebo Is In The Building
The boys are back for a jam packed episode with a line up of very special guests! Former PBC student & international rugby star Simon Zebo is back in school to talk to Ronan about his days in Pres & how his hard work on the rugby pitch led him to huge success with Munster rugby, Ireland & beyond. We also get an inside scoop to stories of shenanigans from the Lion's Tour. Adam is joined by Brother Martin former superior general of the Presentation Order who talks about Pres Link - a Presentation school initiative in Ireland helping other school communities around the world. Our golf correspondent Ryan talks to former professional golfer John McHenry. There's plenty more so tune in now!
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46 min
December 13, 2021 S.2 Ep.1 - We're Baaaaaack!
The PBC Podcast is back with a brand new season. Our chief in command & maestro behind the mic Ronan McAuliffe returns again this year, but this time he's joined by a whole new team of co-hosts & special guests. This week Hugh dives deep into the world of...*whispers*...ASMR, reporter Eoin takes to the gold course & there's a battle of the Manchester derby with loads more in between. TUNE IN NOW!!!
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39 min

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