The Jack McDonald Show

By Jack McDonald

Step inside the world of Jack McDonald as he celebrates the craziest and most unique parts of Irish culture, dissects the news of the day and interviews everyone from his priest to Ireland's biggest n... more

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September 27, 2023 Discovering Three of The Biggest Artists Before They Were Famous
This week I'm joined by Noah Callahan-Bever, former Editor-in-Chief of Complex, to chat about his long and storied career in music and pop culture.
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Check out Noah's latest venture here: https://www.ideageneration.com/about
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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(08:52) Noah's Early Life and Parents
(09:38) First Professional Credit and Early Career
(10:41) Impact of Parents' Divorce on Noah's Career
(10:44) Transition from Comics to Music
(12:17) Growing Up in New York and Early Interest in Music
(18:40) Internship Experiences and College Life
(21:16) Noah's Obsession with Music
(21:58) Impact of New York's Culture on Noah's Career
(24:38) Decision to Drop Out of College
(26:39) Early Career and Meeting Jay-Z
(27:03) Working at Vibe and Blaze
(27:52) Meeting Eminem
(28:38) Eminem's Early Days and Aspirations
(28:54) Eminem's Shocking Music and Paul Rosenberg's Role
(34:08) Eminem's Success and Paul Rosenberg's Marketing Genius
(36:21) Struggles and Successes of Artists
(37:04) 50 Cent's Journey to Success
(39:18) 50 Cent's Marketing Ingenuity
(40:14) Continued Relationship with 50 Cent
(41:21) Early Interactions with Kanye West
(43:53) Kanye's Ambition
(47:58) Kanye's Drive and Determination
(47:28) Kanye's Studio Sessions in Hawaii
(49:35) Kanye's Work Ethic
(51:58) Introduction to Kim Kardashian
(52:07) Kim Kardashian's Early Career
(57:19) Transition from Print to Digital at Complex
(59:54) Pivot to Video and Complex News
(01:00:30) Creation of Hot Ones and Sneaker Shopping
(01:01:24) The Concept Behind Hot Ones
(01:02:58) Noah's New Venture: Idea Generation
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1h 4min
August 20, 2023 Away at the Races | The Jack McDonald Show
This week Jack is joined by Dermot Corrigan, La Liga Correspondent with The Athletic to look back at the first season of Pique's King's League. Muiris O’Cearbhaill from the Journal then joins us to look back at the weeks biggest stories and finally we are joined by Jesse Crosson as he tells us about spending 19 years in prison and his life since getting out. Enjoy
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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(03:35) Interview with Dermot Corrigan
(13:56) The Future of King's League
(20:05) Social Media and Younger Journalists
(20:43) Skepticism and Future of Football
(21:31) News roundup with Muiris O’Cearbhaill
(23:31) Tubrity Salary Controversy
(24:24) Tyson Fury's Reality TV Show
(29:09) Bank of Ireland Cash Withdrawal Incident
(34:11) At Home with the Fury’s
(38:23) Drake appears on Bobby Althoff's Podcast
(47:05) Interview with Jesse Crosson
(48:41) Jesse's Childhood
(52:20) Jesse's Arrest
(53:30) The Shooting Incident
(53:55) Reflections on Police Shootings
(54:18) Aftermath of the Shooting
(54:46) Court Proceedings and Sentencing
(56:04) Adjusting to Prison Life
(56:47) Codependence and Personal Growth
(59:00) Finding Purpose in Prison
(59:33) Prison Hustles
(1:01:25) Relationships in Prison
(1:05:05) Experiences with Toxic Relationships
(1:06:10) The American Prison System
(1:07:55) Living Conditions in Prison and Unexpected Positives
(1:07:55) Release from Prison and Initial Reactions
(1:11:26) Life After Prison and Social Media Presence
(1:12:57) Challenges of Adapting to Social Media
(1:14:05) Post-Prison Goals and Achievements
(1:15:25) Reflections on Prison Experience
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1h 17min
June 25, 2023 3 or 4 Choc Ices | The Jack McDonald Show
This week Jack is joined by Muiris O’Cearbhaill to look back at the biggest stories of the week including: Joe Duffy, Galway man Don Deacy and Christy Dignam.
Also on this weeks show we are joined by Feargal Harrington from INTRO matchmaking to talk about opening your own matchmaking agency, Ireland's unique approach to relationships and wether Icks are actually reasonable.
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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:45) Ryan Tubridy Scandal
(06:32) Christy Dignam Loss
(16:15) Stephen Kenny and Managerial Changes in Football
(21:43) Debate on Neutrality and Militarization
(23:51) The Impact of Neutrality on Irish Society
(26:13) The Importance of Cyber Security
(27:05) Concerns about the Security Forum
(37:35) Rory McIlroy
(40:42) Discussion on Netflix Golf Documentary
(42:29) Fergal Harrington
(42:43) The Importance of Relationships
(43:36) The Evolution of Matchmaking
(44:36) The Role of Family in Relationships
(46:25) Challenges in Matchmaking
(50:18) The Impact of Irish Mammies
(55:48) The Impact of Covid on Dating
(58:22) The 'Ick' Explosion
(59:18) Physical Appearance and Dating
(59:47) Online Dating and Preferences
(1:02:11) The Pressure on Young Men
(1:07:03) Fergal's Past Lives
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1h 9min
May 27, 2023 From Inis Meáin to Papua New Guinea: Hector Ó hEochagáin’s Wild Travel Adventures
This week I'm joined by Tv and radio personality Hector Ó hEochagáin to talk about horses, South America and Inis Meáin. We also recap the biggest stories of the week with Caoimhin Rowland. Enjoy👍 If You Enjoy This Podcast, Hit The Like Button!
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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:17) News
(26:35) Growing up listening to Hector
(29:43) Hector on 2fm
(33:27) Hector's Early Life
(34:44) Hector's 6 months in Trinity College
(35:28) Moving to the Aran Islands
(36:49) Hector's Mother
(39:08) The Power of Language
(39:08) Breaking the Myths of Travelling
(40:01) Living Life and Social Media Pressure
(41:47) The Impact of Technology and Social Media
(42:02) The Beauty of Real Life Experiences
(42:33) The Influence of Mobile Phones
(43:42) The Dark Side of the Internet
(44:36) The Beauty of Nature and Resetting
(45:19) The Power of Language in Different Contexts
(45:40) Hector’s love of Horse Racing
(47:01) Creating the TV show ‘Only Fools buy Horses’
(48:08) Tragedy and Triumph in Horse Racing
(48:46) Intrigue of Travelling
(51:34) The Beauty of Africa
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55min
May 20, 2023 Private Tweeting | The Jack McDonald Show
This week on the show I speak to writer Eugene O'Brien about his tv show 'Pure Mule', his adventures in the West End and his debut novel 'Going Back'. Muiris O'Cearbhaill from The Journal also joins the show to review the biggest stories of the week.
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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Intro
(03:31) News roundup with Muiris O’Cearbhaill
(04:09) Conor McGregor's Return
(08:21) Late Late Show Host Speculation
(15:35) Katie Taylor's Upcoming Fight
(19:10) Leo Varadkar's Partner vs The Monarchy
(24:53) AI in Journalism
(35:03) Cork City's First Super Pub
(38:43) Eugene O’Brien
(39:07) Writing Process
(39:36) Routine in Writing
(40:06) Eden's Success and Reception
(40:39) International Reception of Works
(42:04) Realism in Characterisation
(43:21) Writing Authentic Characters
(45:22) Adapting to Different Audiences
(46:47) Discussion on Pure Mule
(48:46) Character Development in Pure Mule
(51:05) Local Humour in Pure Mule
(54:25) Small Town vs City Dynamic
(56:03) Modern Problems in Going Back
(57:01) Inspiration from Real Life
(58:53) Exploring the Shadow World
(59:23) Returning Immigrant and Covid
(1:00:30) Capturing the Modern Irish Zeitgeist
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1h 4min
February 10, 2023 National Pride | The Jack McDonald Show
This week I speak to Manchán Magan about all things Irish language and his days as a travel writer where he came across a bizarre Irish tribe. I also review the news with Muiris featuring an incredible Florida sheriff who has taken an innovative approach to policing.
🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(02:51) Interview with Manchán Magan
(02:58) Manchán Magan's Background
(03:19) Discussion on Manchán's Book
(03:42) Manchán’s Thoughts on the Irish Language
(04:48) Manchán’s Unconventional Life
(07:05) Manchán’s Travels and Experiences
(08:58) Experience with the Atlantis Group, an Irish cult
(11:31) Leaving the Atlantis Group
(12:19) Manchán’s Life After Leaving the Group
(16:35) Manchán’s Roots and Background
(21:14) Building Your Own House
(23:50) Importance of the Irish Language
(23:59) Reconnecting with the Language
(27:00) Reviving the Irish Language
(30:42) The Irish Language and Religion
(33:52) Differences in Irish Language Usage
(36:19) News Roundup with Muiris O’Cearbhaill
(37:04) Florida Man Story
(41:09) Tánaiste Micheál Martin's New Jet
(44:35) Far Right and Asylum Seekers
(45:34) Housing Policy
(52:24) Public Art Mural Bill
(55:50) Decriminalising Drugs in Ireland
(1:04:37) Mason Greenwood Case
(1:12:43) Seth Rogen's Opinion on High School Movies
(1:15:14) Campaign for Learning Irish National Anthem
(1:16:31) Irish Society and National Team Changes
(1:20:24) Outro
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1h 22min
December 30, 2022 It's A Wonderful Life | The Jack McDonald Show
This week during the Festive season I speak to Alan Clarke about his experience as an instagram influencer along with business owner and his recent venture into the clothing space. Kyle Duffy then joins the show to review 'It's a wonderful life' while I give my thoughts on 'Krampus'. Happy Christmas.

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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:58) Alan Clarke Interview
(02:39) Alan's Journey
(03:00) Northern Hemisphere Brand
(05:06) Challenges in Business
(05:36) Instagram Fame
(09:59) School Experience
(12:21) Career Transition
(14:17) Love for Mayo
(16:14) Kookie Gin
(19:38) Hiking Event
(21:31) Unexpected Attendees
(24:23) Influencers
(26:23) Instagram Fame Revisited
(29:53) Future of Social Media
(30:38) Film Torture with Kyle Duffy
(31:32) Film Review: Krampus
(34:16) Film Comparison: Home Alone
(38:04) Reviewing the Movie 'Krampus'
(39:43) 'It's a Wonderful Life'
(40:27) Discussing the Movie's Themes and Performances
(40:50) Reflection on the Movie's Impact and Legacy
(42:02) Exploring the Movie's Plot and Character Development
(43:14) Discussing the Movie's Resonance with Modern Society
(49:50) Rating 'It's a Wonderful Life'
(54:14) Conclusion
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55min
September 22, 2022 Jeen Yuhs | The Jack McDonald Show
This week on my way out the door to college I speak to Coodie and Chike the directors of Emmy nominated documentary 'Jeen-Yuhs'. Coodie and Chike detail their experiences following around Kanye West for over 20 years. Kyle Duffy also joins the show for another instalment of 'Film Torture' giving his verdict on 'Boyhood'.

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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(02:07) Coodie and Chike Interview
(06:31) Jean Yuhs Documentary
(10:17) Role of Donda West
(15:59) Kanye's Creative Process and Work Ethic
(17:42) Collaboration and Creativity
(20:23) The Process of Creating a Documentary
(23:00) The Impact of the Documentary
(26:28) Future Projects
(28:17) Film Torture with Kyle Duffy
(36:38) Discussion on O.J. Simpson Documentary
(38:19) Review of 'Boyhood'
(46:39) Analysis of Characters in 'Boyhood'
(49:25) Final Thoughts on 'Boyhood'
(52:00) Discussion on Age Gap in Acting
(52:18) Review of 'Boyhood' Revisited
(54:44) Score for 'Boyhood'
(55:14) Discussion on OJ Simpson Documentary
(58:24) Conclusion
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59min
August 29, 2022 The Marty Whelan Tattoo Debacle | The Jack McDonald Show
After a failed attempt to connect with a man possessing a Marty Whelan tattoo the show grumbles into life delving into the headlines of the day including a man who drove a certain vechile on the motorway also Greg Paul is back in the news and a british man takes an unexpected holiday aided by the US marines. Kyle Duffy also joins the show for ‘Film Torture’ giving his thoughts on the Kanye West Documentary ‘Jeen Yuhs’ while I pull no punches with his recommendation ‘Swiss Army Man’.
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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(02:14) Holiday in Liverpool
(03:41) Upcoming Interview with Kyle Duffy
(04:04) Virgin Atlantic Incident
(05:49) Mr. Beast Controversy
(08:17) Greg Paul vs Simple Simon
(10:26) Belfast Book Awards Controversy
(12:25) Film Torture with Kyle Duffy
(16:43) Review of 'Swiss Army Man'
(17:02) Discussion on Audience Engagement
(17:16) Opinions on 'Swiss Army Man'
(21:45) Review of ‘Jeen Yuhs’
(22:45) Discussion on Kanye West's Work Ethic
(24:54) Kanye West's Early Career
(26:14) Kanye West's Relationship with His Mother
(30:29) Impact of Kanye West's Mother's Death
(31:44) Kanye West's Rise to Fame
(32:40) Documentary Style and Structure
(35:17) Discussion on Kanye West Documentary
(37:07) Review of Jeen Yuhs Documentary
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46min
July 21, 2022 Blackpool Fever | The Jack McDonald Show
Jack returns with an interview with Toby a blind man, a chat with Kyle Duffy about Tv and Film, a dive into the headlines of the day including Michael Martin and Paddy Murphy and finally a discussion about lads holidays.
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🕑 Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(02:55) Discussion on Lad's Holiday
(11:26) Interview with BlindTobes
(13:43) Toby's Journey to Blindness
(17:27) Struggles with Mental Health and Vision Loss
(17:49) Impact on Relationships and Personal Growth
(19:50) Future Aspirations and Social Media Influence
(20:53) Educating and Inspiring Others
(21:36) Overcoming Stereotypes and Living a Fulfilling Life
(23:38) Discussion on TikTok Boxing Match
(28:00) Preview of Michael Flatley's Upcoming Film
(32:14) Irish Coalition Government Survives Vote
(36:48) Film Torture with Kyle Duffy
(37:39) Discussion on 'Love, Death and Robots'
(37:55) Kyle's Perspective on 'Love, Death and Robots'
(38:54) Review of 'Love, Death and Robots'
(44:36) Kyle's Review of 'The Offer'
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59min

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How many episodes does The Jack McDonald Show have?

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