The ClockWork Junkie Podcast

If you're fascinated by true crime, unsolved mysteries and the cases that refuse to disappear, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

My guest this week is Liv Kirwan, creator of a gripping eight-part audio series investigating one of Ireland's most notorious cold cases — a mystery that has remained unsolved for more than forty years and continues to generate questions, theories and speculation to this day.

Before we delve into the case itself, Liv shares her own remarkable journey. We talk about leaving Ireland behind, escaping the rat race, relocating to the mountains of Portugal with her husband Mark, surviving a devastating wildfire and witnessing first hand the aftermath.

From there, we turn our attention to the cold case that captured her attention and led to years of research, investigation and storytelling. We discuss what drew her to the mystery, the evidence, the unanswered questions and why some cases continue to haunt people decades later. This is a conversation about curiosity, resilience, obsession, tragedy and the enduring power of an unsolved story.

If you're a fan of true crime, cold cases and long-form investigations, you're going to enjoy this one.

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Mark McCormack

Creator & Host

The Clockwork Junkie Podcast

For ten years I lived with chronic depression.

This isn't a conversation about quick fixes, motivational quotes or pretending everything will be okay. It's the most honest account I've ever shared about what those ten years were really like.

In this deeply personal episode, I talk about the sleepless nights, the panic, the feeling of being trapped inside my own mind, the moment I looked in the mirror and barely recognised myself, and the decision that ultimately changed everything.

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I also explain how I slowly rebuilt my life—not overnight, but one small step at a time—and why, six years after recovering, I still work on my mental health every single day.

Along the way I share something I've rarely spoken about publicly: the strange and overwhelming sense that, during my darkest moments, the desert I found myself in wasn't empty.

At the time I couldn't explain it. Looking back today, I see that part of my journey very differently. Whether you've struggled with depression yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to understand what it's really feels like from the inside, I hope this episode reminds you that you're never as alone as you think you are.

If this conversation resonates with you, please consider following the Podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing the episode with someone who may need to hear it.

Sometimes hope begins with a single conversation. 

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Mark McCormack

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Daniel Coulter to discuss his 10 year battle with gambling addiction and the devastating impact it had on every aspect of his life. Daniel opens up about how gambling gradually took control, leading to lies, financial ruin, damaged relationships, and periods of suicidal thinking. He shares the reality of what addiction looks like behind closed doors, the effect it had on his family and loved ones, and why gambling can be one of the most misunderstood addictions in society.

We also explore the wider gambling industry, discussing regulation, advertising, marketing, and the growing gambling culture that is affecting households around the world.

Most importantly, Daniel details his recovery journey—the setbacks, false starts, and the steps that finally helped him break free. This is a story of destruction, resilience, and redemption. Today, Daniel uses his experience to help others through his business, Serenity Therapy, supporting people who are struggling with addiction, recovery and many other issues.

This episode is raw, emotional, and unfiltered. Whether you've experienced addiction yourself, know someone who has, or want to better understand the realities of gambling addiction, this conversation is essential listening.

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What does it take to keep going when life tests you at every level?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with cancer warrior, former hostage negotiator, and motivational speaker Terry Tucker for a raw conversation about resilience, purpose, mindset, and finding strength through adversity. Terry shares the life lessons he’s learned from battling cancer, negotiating high-stakes situations, and helping others live with intention and courage.

Note: The audio on my side in this episode is less than perfect. I have since fixed the issue.

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This week I sit down with Ginny Burton for one of the most powerful conversations ever featured on the podcast.

Introduced to drugs at just 7 years old by her own mother, Ginny’s life spiralled into addiction, crime, prison and years of survival mode. Arrests, felonies, jail cells and destruction became normal long before she ever had a chance at a normal childhood.

This is a story about escaping the life that was waiting to consume her. Ginny speaks openly about trauma, prison, recovery, motherhood, shame, survival and the brutal reality of trying to rebuild yourself after years of chaos.

This episode is raw, honest, heart-breaking and ultimately hopeful. A conversation about pain, resilience, redemption and the possibility of becoming someone entirely different from who the world expected you to be.

I personally found it a privilege and extremely inspiring to hear how Ginny have change her life and how she has become a beacon of light for all those she now helps.

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Ginny Burton

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This week I sit down with Ronan Walsh for one of the most honest and emotional conversations ever featured on the podcast.

We talk about Zoe — Ronan’s daughter — who passed away at just 8 months old.

This episode isn’t about sensationalism or shock. It’s about grief, love, memory and the reality of trying to keep going after unimaginable loss. Ronan speaks openly about fatherhood, hospitals, helplessness, life after tragedy and what people often misunderstand about grief.

Most importantly, he talks about Zoe herself — who she was, and how she’s remembered.

This is a deeply human conversation about loss, resilience and the people we carry with us forever.
I would personally like to thank Ronan and his family for trusting me and the podcast as an outlet to share their story.

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Do we actually believe what we say we believe?

Or do we just like the sound of it?

In this episode, we take a closer look at the gap between what we claim to believe and how we actually live day to day. We get into:

the difference between belief and simple agreement

why many of our beliefs are borrowed, not built

how our habits quietly reveal what we truly value

and the tension that comes from living out of alignment.

This isn’t about calling anyone out. It’s about slowing down, being honest, and noticing the patterns we usually ignore. Because real belief isn’t what you say. It’s what shows up—consistently—in how you live.—And once you see that clearly…it’s hard to unsee.

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the small, almost invisible habits that slowly pull you off course—the ones that feel normal, harmless… even comfortable.

We get into:

drifting through life without really choosing it

constant distraction and the need to avoid silence

the things you know you should change—but keep putting off

and the strange feeling of being “fine”… but not quite right

.This isn’t about dramatic mistakes or big life decisions.

It’s about the quiet patterns that build up over time—and the moments of clarity we ignore when we know something needs to change. There’s no preaching. No easy answers.

Just an honest look at how we live—and how easily we can lose direction without realising it. Because the truth is:

You don’t crash your life. You drift away from it. And once you notice that… you can’t really unsee it.

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A cry in the night. A sound you can’t place. And a feeling you don’t forget. In this episode, we step into one of Ireland’s most haunting and enduring legends — the Banshee.

Not just a story…but something that has been whispered about for generations. Said to appear before death, heard but rarely seen, the Banshee isn’t something people go looking for…but something they remember hearing.

We explore:

the origins of the Bean Sí in Irish folklore

the families said to be tied to her chilling real-life accounts from across Ireland

and why so many stories sound eerily the same

Is it just folklore shaped by fear and grief…or something that exists just outside what we understand?

You don’t have to believe it.

But you might think twice the next time you hear something…when everything else is quiet.

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Mark McCormack

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What if this isn’t speculation anymore? What if the conversation has already moved on… and most people just haven’t caught up?

In this episode, We step away from the usual “do UFOs exist?” question—and look at something far more uncomfortable:

Why are trained military pilots, radar operators, and intelligence officials all describing the same kinds of encounters… and why is it being acknowledged publicly now?

We break down:

Confirmed military footage and encounters

First hand testimony from Navy pilots

Whistle-blower claims and government programs

The patterns that keep repeating across decades and the one question no one seems to answer clearly.

This isn’t about proving anything beyond doubt. But it’s also not about dismissing it anymore. At some point, you have to ask:

If all of this is being seen, recorded, and reported…then what exactly is going on?

And more importantly—who already knows?

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Mark