Episode 38: Time to Panic with John Gibbons

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SSnTdKGj6N0XyzG6f1FNK?si=JsrHrid0TGamiWekW2DH1Q&dl_branch=1 In recent weeks the news and media have been filled with reports about protesters demanding action on climate change. So, in the interest of covering important and current events related to the outdoors, once again, I am bringing you a recording of a talk. This time the speaker is the campaigning journalist and climate … Continue reading Episode 38: Time to Panic with John Gibbons

Episode 37: Mountain Biking in South Africa with Shaun Emslie

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sAtMQlh5mhS6OLf7oc3HC?si=GFz9qRQMQ-etydRckovm9Q&dl_branch=1 It all started on Twitter. Shaun contacted me and casually suggested that I record an episode of the podcast from South Africa. We exchanged a few messages and Shaun sent me a few photos. It quickly became obvious that he can talk for hours about riding a mountain bike in the stunning landscapes of … Continue reading Episode 37: Mountain Biking in South Africa with Shaun Emslie

Fox Hunting with Hounds

Recently I have read a lot of articles, blogs and press releases about fox hunting with hounds. The vast majority was negative. They were pointing out the cruelty of the endeavour and the callousness of participants. There were even reports about protesters clashing with hunt supporters. Also in my own circle, fox hunting with hounds … Continue reading Fox Hunting with Hounds

Episode 36: Rebike with Paul Carroll

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ZSBJvG4lEShuizUEAI0cm?si=9lJR3JlSQwyFIbeOLKKQAg&dl_branch=1 I was introduced to Paul Carroll by one of our mutual friends. He couldn’t speak highly enough about Paul’s initiative called Rebike. So, I sat down with Paul in his Greenway Café in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford and talked about Rebike Ireland. In a nutshell, Paul collects broken and unused bicycles that otherwise would end … Continue reading Episode 36: Rebike with Paul Carroll

Episode 35: Whittled Away, Ireland’s Vanishing Nature with Pádraic Fogarty

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AHJjW6Kwid79oAD4c5dUY?si=FOs-4C3eRwC0D4zU2zkxPg&dl_branch=1 Today we’ve got something a little bit different. Instead of a guest, I have brought you a recording of a live talk by Pádraic Fogarty from Irish Wildlife Trust titled: Whittled Away, Ireland's Vanishing Nature. Pádraic is also the author of the book with the same title and I had the pleasure to chat … Continue reading Episode 35: Whittled Away, Ireland’s Vanishing Nature with Pádraic Fogarty

Ted Kelleher ‏ @ShopFirstAid

Tommy’s Outdoors podcast and blog talks and promotes all things outdoors. From cycling and running, to hunting and fishing. If it takes place in the outdoors we got it covered. Some of these activities involve prolonged hours spent in sometimes remote outdoor locations. Moreover, they often require handling of mechanical devices or sharp objects. With … Continue reading Ted Kelleher ‏ @ShopFirstAid

Episode 34: Cycling through Africa with Kuba Standera

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rTFX3HS9bH2MRSpT2MZZy?si=uGJld89-RJWrWvc8cKg6AA&dl_branch=1 Some of you might remember Kuba from episode 12 of the podcast where we talked about his hand-made fishing lures. We ended that episode teasing about Kuba’s planned cycle through the Sahara desert to reach his bucket list fishing destination. Well, Kuba is back and in this episode we talk about that cycling and … Continue reading Episode 34: Cycling through Africa with Kuba Standera

Episode 33: Game Management with Aaron Turner

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BVHChbAo9me2hF9VPs1gu?si=DSx_VrYISZKS-dQykiHL1Q&dl_branch=1 Aaron is a professional gamekeeper, farmer, veteran of the war in Afghanistan and all around badass. I keep meeting Aaron at various outdoor events and training courses.  Since our interests are definitely aligned, we finally decided to get together and record an episode of the podcast. During our conversation, we talk about general game … Continue reading Episode 33: Game Management with Aaron Turner

Episode 32: Photography and Sound with Madeleine Weber and Greg McNamara

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fD1ZBqPFKctDDIsvOxb4r?si=78jvV4rcQgG3wAt4viwvJw&dl_branch=1 A while back I jumped into my car and took the beautiful Ring of Kerry route to meet Madeleine and Greg in their art gallery located on the coast of Iveragh peninsula. Honestly I was stunned by the beauty of Madeleine’s work and you can get a glimpse of it by visiting her website … Continue reading Episode 32: Photography and Sound with Madeleine Weber and Greg McNamara

Episode 31: Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland with Aideen Magee

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AQmb2Qqp6DSlIuDVLme39?si=2vxnKq6pSVmi64ipCgbKhg&dl_branch=1 Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland is an organization dedicated to helping injured wild animals return to the wild in full health. But that’s not all. WRI’s mission is to develop a coordinated approach to wildlife rehabilitation in Ireland. They are also involved in efforts to fight wildlife crime. Since the topic of wildlife is an important … Continue reading Episode 31: Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland with Aideen Magee