The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

Ireland’s original independent left leaning news, politics, and culture podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously and still punches well above its weight. Join critically acclaimed & derided hosts, Martin McMahon and Tony Groves as they delve into th

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603. Bear’s Necessities with David Butler

Posted August 9, 2021 • 00:21:35

We are joined on the Echo Chamber Pod by David Butler, who is dad to eight year old Bear, a child with profound disabilities. David describes the battle...

Ep.7 Blessing

Posted August 8, 2021 • 00:53:25

This week we are joined by youth worker, chronic illness advocate and mental health advocate amongst the ethnic minority community, Blessing, to talk...

571. Dublin, You’re Not Dead Yet

Posted August 4, 2021 • 00:29:14

(This was recorded as patron only in June) Many of you will have read the terrific article by writer and PhD candidate in Folk Music History at Trinity...

594. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien

Posted July 29, 2021 • 00:46:43

This podcast was recorded two weeks ago and was released to patreon members only, but we're posting it now no paywall) We've just finished recording...

601. COVID Reopening with Prof Anthony Staines

Posted July 26, 2021 • 00:42:46

(Happy Ep 601st!) With indoor dining opening up, we decided to talk with tortoise shack regular and member of ISAG, our friend, DCU's Prof Anthony Staines....