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The Inside Story with Alex Rowley

The Inside Story with Alex Rowley

By Alex Rowley

A podcast chatting to various people about various things. I know that sounds like every other podcast ever, but I promise you it's good. My mam told me it was good so that's all that matters.

Support this podcast: paypal.me/alexrowley04

E-mail: theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @AlexRowley04 Instagram: @alexxrowley
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Ep. 23 - Pat Shortt on Those Iconic Ads and his New Tour!

The Inside Story with Alex RowleyAug 09, 2022

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Ep. 23 - Pat Shortt on Those Iconic Ads and his New Tour!

Ep. 23 - Pat Shortt on Those Iconic Ads and his New Tour!

This week on The Inside Story, Pat Shortt, possibly one of the most iconic comedians this country has seen, speaks to me about acting, the good ol' days of being in Father Ted, Eircom adverts, being back in a comedy duo with his daughter Faye and their new tour coming to the 3Olympia!

You can support my podcast here: https://paypal.me/alexrowley04

Clips of the podcast are available on @alexrowley_ on TikTok

or The Inside Story with Alex Rowley on YouTube.

Socials:

Twitter: @AlexRowley04

Instagram: @alexxrowley

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

Aug 09, 202235:39
Ep. 22 - Ed Smith Confirms He Has a Soul

Ep. 22 - Ed Smith Confirms He Has a Soul

This week on The Inside Story, Ed Smith, one of Ireland's most treasured radio presenters joins me to chat about how a dash with death forced him to change his lifestyle and why you might want to do the same! Plus, he tells me how Matt Cooper can be absolutely ruthless! 

You can support my podcast here: https://paypal.me/alexrowley04

Clips of the podcast are available on @alexrowley_ on TikTok

or The Inside Story with Alex Rowley on YouTube.

Socials:

Twitter: @AlexRowley04

Instagram: @alexxrowley

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

Mar 15, 202201:24:26
Ep. 21 - Fahri Mac on His New Single "SOAP"

Ep. 21 - Fahri Mac on His New Single "SOAP"

This week on The Inside Story, Dublin DJ/Producer Fahri Mac joins me to tell us about his new single SOAP with Luke McAllorum!

You can support my podcast here: https://paypal.me/alexrowley04

Clips of the podcast are available on @alexrowley_ on TikTok

or The Inside Story with Alex Rowley on YouTube.

Socials:

Twitter: @AlexRowley04

Instagram: @alexxrowley

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

Mar 08, 202221:07
Ep. 20 - Leaving Certificate 2022 - Opposition TDs, Senators and Students Call for a Hybrid Model

Ep. 20 - Leaving Certificate 2022 - Opposition TDs, Senators and Students Call for a Hybrid Model

This week on The Inside Story, we look at the current situation of this year's Leaving Cert following the meeting of stakeholders. On today's show, we speak to Senator Regina Doherty about why Leaving Cert students should be shown compassion, TUI President Martin Majoram on why the union is backing a traditional exam, Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin on his experience doing the Leaving Cert and why change must be implemented and also, we hear from LC students including myself about why they think a Hybrid Model is the best/worst outcome.

You can support my podcast here: https://paypal.me/alexrowley04

Clips of the podcast are available on @alexrowley_ on TikTok

or The Inside Story with Alex Rowley on YouTube.

Socials:

Twitter: @AlexRowley04

Instagram: @alexxrowley

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

Jan 21, 202257:46
Ep. 19 - The Inside Story's Year in Review (2021)

Ep. 19 - The Inside Story's Year in Review (2021)

This week on The Inside Story, we look back on the year of 2021 and the guests that appeared on the podcast. From touring with the Impractical Jokers to deep-frying ice cream, from being intimidated by Stormzy's entourage to leading an undercover drugs bust - we spoke to all sorts of characters this year on the podcast. This episode features snippets from many of those guests.

You can support my podcast here: https://paypal.me/alexrowley04

Clips of the podcast are available on @alexrowley_ on TikTok

or The Inside Story with Alex Rowley on YouTube.

Socials:

Twitter: @AlexRowley04

Instagram: @alexxrowley

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

Jan 02, 202201:31:15
Ep.18 - Graham and Nathan Talk Matt Damon and Parallel Parking

Ep.18 - Graham and Nathan Talk Matt Damon and Parallel Parking

This week on The Inside Story, I'm joined by Graham O'Toole and Nathan O'Reilly from Fully Charged on SPIN1038. These two are inseperable. From meeting in DIT while studying broadcasting to presenting an IMRO award-winning breakfast show, they've stuck through thick and thin and now they join me on my podcast! We chat about Nathan's struggles, growing up in opiate-ridden Glenegeary, Dublin 4 and Graham's "shitty" holiday to Thailand.

You can support my podcast here: https://paypal.me/alexrowley04

Clips of the podcast are available on @alexrowley_ on TikTok

or The Inside Story with Alex Rowley on YouTube.

Socials:

Twitter: @AlexRowley04

Instagram: @alexxrowley

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

Oct 20, 202101:53:43
Ep. 17 - Seán Defoe - Political Correspondent

Ep. 17 - Seán Defoe - Political Correspondent

This week on The Inside Story, I'm joined by Seán Defoe. Hailing from Waterford, this man never fails to stay up to date with everything in politics. He can be heard on your friendly local radio stations and this week he joined me to talk about journalism, social media, politics and he even reflects on his covering Varadkar's visit to the White House last year!

You can support my podcast here: https://paypal.me/alexrowley04

Clips of the podcast are available on @alexrowley_ on TikTok

or The Inside Story with Alex Rowley on YouTube.

Socials:

Twitter: @AlexRowley04

Instagram: @alexxrowley

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

Jul 13, 202152:22
Ep. 16 - Ian Dempsey - The Man Behind the Microphone

Ep. 16 - Ian Dempsey - The Man Behind the Microphone

This week on The Inside Story, I'm joined by Ian Dempsey. From Dempsey's Den and The Beatbox to his hit Today FM breakfast show, it's safe to say he's squeezed a fair bit into his career so far. I chat to Ian about music, breakfast radio, his childhood and technology.

Also, Ian reflects on his time in pirate radio back in the late 1970s.


You can support my podcast here: https://paypal.me/alexrowley04

Clips of the podcast are available on @alexrowley_ on TikTok 

or The Inside Story with Alex Rowley on YouTube.

Socials:

Twitter: @AlexRowley04

Instagram: @alexxrowley

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com


Thanks for listening, be sure to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

May 11, 202101:04:43
Ep. 15 - Daniel Lambert - The Chef That's Now Gone Online Full-Time!

Ep. 15 - Daniel Lambert - The Chef That's Now Gone Online Full-Time!

This week on The Inside Story, I'm joined by Daniel Lambert. Daniel and I chat about cooking, TikTok and social media in general. Daniel tells me how he has managed to make TikTok his full-time job and tells The Inside Story of climbing from 0 followers to 200,000 and appearing on Good Morning America! Plus I finish off the podcast with my top 5 recommendations for this week.

Also, my friend Conor has decided to get a buzz cut for charity. He's looking to raise €250 for charity, any and all donations appreciated via the link here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/eggys-cancer-trim?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

May 04, 202101:08:07
Ep. 14 - Chris Sherlock on Bullying and Mental Health for Millennials

Ep. 14 - Chris Sherlock on Bullying and Mental Health for Millennials

This week on The Inside Story, I'm joined by Chris Sherlock. Chris talks to me about how he was bullied in secondary school and having to leave school aged 14. He also tells me about his contribution to the latest volume of "Mental Health for Millenials" available from Book Hub Publishing. Listener discretion is advised.

 To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com


Apr 06, 202154:21
Ep. 13 - Tadgh O'Donovan - The Irish Teacher Gone TikTok Viral!
Mar 23, 202102:00:27
Ep. 12 - Peter Bleksley - Ex Undercover Cop on His Career in the Met Police

Ep. 12 - Peter Bleksley - Ex Undercover Cop on His Career in the Met Police

This week on The Inside Story, I'm joined by Peter Bleksley. Peter is a former undercover detective in Scotland Yard. Peter chats to me about how he came from being a troubled team to rising through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police before ending up in witness protection. He also tells me about his current project, The People's Hunt for Kevin Parle, a wanted murderer from Liverpool who is currently on the run. 

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Mar 16, 202101:42:00
Ep. 11 - Nicola Tallant - Sunday World's Investigations Editor

Ep. 11 - Nicola Tallant - Sunday World's Investigations Editor

This week on The Inside Story Podcast, I chat with Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with The Sunday World. Nicola tells me how she got into journalism, we discuss the recent BBC Panorama Documentary and we talk about the problem of drugs in Ireland. To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Mar 02, 202101:10:59
Ep. 10 - Dave Moore - Radio, Music and Bad Jokes
Feb 23, 202142:37
Ep. 9 - Talking Creativity and Content Creation w/ Dylan Tarmey

Ep. 9 - Talking Creativity and Content Creation w/ Dylan Tarmey

This week on The Inside Story Podcast, I talk to Dylan Tarmey. Dylan is a young media creator and college student. I chat to Dylan about secondary school, how society has evolved to become more accepting of new kinds of media and how he came to work in Ireland's first content creation house, The GO House. To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Feb 16, 202143:45
Ep. 8 - Owen Colgan - Actor/Comedian

Ep. 8 - Owen Colgan - Actor/Comedian

This week on The Inside Story Podcast, I talk to Owen Colgan. I chat to Owen about all things Hardy Bucks, Mayo, rural life and the internet. To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Feb 09, 202101:03:54
Ep. 7 - Talking About Leaving Cert 2021 w/ Keith Walsh

Ep. 7 - Talking About Leaving Cert 2021 w/ Keith Walsh

This week on The Inside Story Podcast, I talk to Broadcaster Keith Walsh. Keith talks to me about his daughter's school holding mock examinations and he calls on the government to take action regarding this year's examinations. Plus, I hear from LC 2021 and 2022 students about the stress this situation has caused them. To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Feb 02, 202144:55
Ep. 6 - Professor Luke O'Neill - "We're not out of the woods yet, but we know there's a way out."

Ep. 6 - Professor Luke O'Neill - "We're not out of the woods yet, but we know there's a way out."

This week on The Inside Story Podcast, I talk to Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College, Luke O'Neill. Luke joins me to give us an update on the current situation regarding COVID-19 and the current vaccination process. I also chat to Luke about how his new book and he tells me about his typical working day. To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Jan 26, 202130:59
Ep. 5 - Steve Byrne - Comedian/Actor

Ep. 5 - Steve Byrne - Comedian/Actor

This week on The Inside Story Podcast, I talk to Steve Byrne. Having reigned a successful career as a comedian, actor, writer and director in the USA, Steve joins me for his first Irish interview. Steve talks about how he became a comedian, his Irish and Korean background, his time in Ireland with the Impractical Jokers plus he recalls one of his favourite concerts in Las Vegas where his two favourite bands were in such close proximity! To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Jan 19, 202101:07:23
Ep. 2 - Bob Flavin - Ireland's #1 Motoring Journalist

Ep. 2 - Bob Flavin - Ireland's #1 Motoring Journalist

This week on The Inside Story Podcast, I speak to Bob Flavin. Bob is a motoring journalist with over 50k subscribers on YouTube and he has recently become well known over on TikTok! I ask him everything from his least favourite car to how he amassed 70,000 followers on TikTok this year. Bob even talks about how TikTok got him on TV in The Philippines!

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com

Dec 15, 202001:01:57
Ep. 1 - Thomas Arnold - Founder of The GO House

Ep. 1 - Thomas Arnold - Founder of The GO House

In the first episode of The Inside Story, I speak to Thomas Arnold. Thomas is a content creator with over 17k subscribers on YouTube and 50k on Tiktok. I ask him everything from his favourite video he's ever made all the way to the roller-coaster that is his latest business venture, The Go House.

To get in touch with the podcast, email theinsidestorypodcast@gmail.com 

Dec 07, 202052:32