The Troubles Podcast

The Troubles Podcast

Oisin Feeney

Episodes 98
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (514)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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56%
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About This Podcast

The Troubles were a period of time in Northern Ireland which many people today do not know a lot about. In this podcast we will delve into each individual bombing and attack that happened during the 30-year period. This is a non-partisan podcast that focuses solely on the facts and the accounts of the individuals involved.

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Recent Episodes

Interview with Johnny Adair

May 13, 2026 1h 23m

This week on the podcast, Johnny Adair talked about his role during the Troubles. "Mad Dog" Adair progressed from a skinhead youth to lead the UDA's C Company, directing over 40 murders, robberies,…

Johnny Adair: Mad Dog of the Shankill

Apr 28, 2026 1h 20m

Johnny 'Mad Dog' Adair played a significant role in the Troubles in Northern Ireland. He commanded the UDA's C Company and through his leadership they enacted a fierce campaign of violence against…

Brendan 'The Dark' Hughes

Mar 24, 2026 1h 20m

When it comes to the history of the Provisional IRA, there are many divisive figures within the paramilitary group.  Some were beloved who then fell out of favour, either by leaning too far towards…

NORAID: Irish America's Secret War

Feb 10, 2026 33m

In the early days of the Troubles, the Provisional IRA needed two things: guns and money. As hundreds of thousands of Irish Americans watched the troubles unfold, many of them wanted to help. NORAID…

The Northern Bank Robbery

Jan 27, 2026 1h

Chris Ward is at home with his parents. He’ s watching football on the television with his father when they hear a knock on the door. He answers and a man says “Alright Chris, I’m here to talk to…

Interview with Alan Black - The Sole Survivor of the Kingsmill Massacre

Jan 05, 2026 1h 10m

This episode is being released on the 50-year anniversary of the Kingsmill Massacre; an attack which saw members of the provisional IRA march 11 Protestant factory workers off a bus, line them up and…

The Disappeared: Buried but Not Forgotten

Dec 22, 2025 1h 6m

This week on the podcast: The Disappeared. People who were abducted, killed, and secretly buried someone on the island of Ireland. There's a lot in here, including: The toll on family members…

Inside the UVF with Iain Turner from Balaclava Street

Nov 25, 2025 1h 8m

Delve into the hidden world of the UVF with guest Iain Turner, an expert on Northern Ireland’s loyalist paramilitaries. We unpack the origins of the UVF’s weapons and explosives, their approach to…

The Troubles Podcast Merchandise is Now Live

Nov 18, 2025 4m

You can get check out the latest range of merchandise including Jumpers, hoodies, t-shirts, totes and hats, here: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/the-troubles-podcast Will be back to…

The Reavey Family Murders

Nov 11, 2025 1h 8m

Sunday, January 4th, 1976. Reavey brothers, Brian, Anthony and John are alone in the house eating biscuits and watching TV. Suddenly, he men saw the barrels of automatic machine guns appear in the…

Five Months Inside The IRA with Rory Nugent

Oct 14, 2025 50m

In this episode, Rory Nugent shares his extraordinary experience embedded inside the IRA during one of the most turbulent periods of the Troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

The Balcombe Street Siege

Sep 29, 2025 33m

The Balcombe Street Gang were an active service unit based in London, and one of the Provisional IRA’s most efficient units operating outside of Northern Ireland. Their 14-month campaign saw them…

PSNI Officer Chris Stothers: Surviving a Shooting by Dissident IRA

Sep 16, 2025 48m

Chris Stothers was an officer in Northern Ireland and was a part of the new rebranded police force, the PSNI, which had replaced the RUC. But this period of peace time policing was anything but, and…

Mad Dog: The Rise and Fall of Dominic McGlinchey

Sep 01, 2025 55m

Dominic McGlinchey, was one of the most wanted Republican paramilitaries in Ireland during the Troubles. First with a small unit of freelance paramilitaries, he then joined the PIRA before changing…

Martin McGartland – Part 2: No Safe Haven

Aug 18, 2025 54m

In the conclusion of my conversation with former undercover agent Martin McGartland, we dive into the aftermath of his dramatic escape in Belfast and the challenges he faced while living under threat…

Martin McGartland – Part 1: An Informer’s Leap for Life

Aug 04, 2025 1h 28m

This is an interview with Martin McGartland, who is a former informer who was kidnapped by the IRA after they became suspicious of his activities. There is a lot in this interview, including first…

Podcast Merch is live + Bonus Episode over on Patreon

Apr 29, 2025 2m

Get Troubles Podcast Merch here: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/the-troubles-podcast Also over on Patreon I have just released a bonus episode. It is a bit older than my usual ones and…

An Interview with UVF Loyalist, Eddie Kinner

Mar 04, 2025 56m

In this final episode of season 5 of the Troubles Podcast, I talked to Eddie Kinner who joins the UVF at a young age and then was involved in a gun and bomb attack on a pub when he was 17. We talk…

S5E14 Martin McGuinness Part Two - Government to Good Friday and Beyond

Feb 12, 2025 40m

This episode focuses on Martin McGuinness as a politician and the rocky path to peace, which would be strained on many occasions. There was peace, then the threat of it all falling apart, problems…

S5E13 Martin McGuinness Part One - From Paramilitary to Politician

Jan 30, 2025 44m

This week on the podcast comes the first in a two-part series on the life of Martin McGuinness. In this episode we cover Martin's rise to prominence and the role he played in some of the pivotal…

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The Troubles Podcast has published 98 episodes since February 2020, covering topics in Education, History.

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