TwoMacs Podcast
TwoMacs Podcast
Join two old friends, Ronan McSherry and Martin J McGuinness, as they sit down for candid and often unpredictable conversations on everything under the sun. With decades of friendship and life experience between them, Ronan and Martin dive into a wide range of topics—from culture, history, and politics, to personal stories, current events, and everything in between. They’re often joined by interesting guests, offering fresh perspectives and rich, engaging dialogue. Whether they’re reminiscing about their shared past, exploring new ideas, or simply having a laugh, each episode promises something thought-provoking and entertaining. Tune in for a mix of humor, insight, and a genuine look into the minds of two lifelong friends navigating the world together.
Episodes
40 episodes
TwoMacs Podcast Bernadette Devlin McAliskey Ep 40 Part2
Bernadette McAliskey (Devlin) Part 2Still campaigning for justice and equality for all. Bernadette continues her journey as she advocates for justice and equality, not least for the bombarded population of Palestine,...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:12:13
TwoMacs Podcast Bernadette Devlin McAliskey EP 39 PART 1
Bernadette McAliskey (Devlin) Part 1 - The early years and making her mark. Born in Molesworth Street in Cookstown, by the age of 21, Bernadette was the MP for Mid Ulster and on the front line of the march ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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1:07:40
TwoMacs Podcast Ep38 Sean Quinn & Sean McCabe Part 2
Sean McCabe & Sean Quinn - Part IIThe second half of our Podcast with the Two Seans (McCabe & Quinn), Clonoe and Brackaville stalwarts. They recall how clubs often sought Joe McCabe's advice when facing difficulty wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:04:33
TwoMacs Podcast Ep37 Sean Quinn & Sean McCabe Part 1
Part 1 - The Two Sean's.GAA stalwarts Sean McCabe from Clonoe and Sean Quinn of Brackaville join us for a wide-ranging discussion filled with hurling and football stories and memories, local and All Ireland.On the weekend Naomh C...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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51:34
TwoMacs Podcast Malachy Falls Ep 36
Malachy Falls - Reeling in the Memories.Malachy remembers way back to being lifted by his mother to look across Lough Neagh at the blitz on Belfast during World War II.Born in Aughamullan, Falls' family bar, post office and groce...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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1:13:11
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 35 Tommy Corr
Tommy Corr - boxing history maker and football star.Tommy Corr from Clonoe excelled in the boxing ring, in 1982 becoming the first fighter to win a medal for Ireland at the World Amateur Championships. In a stellar football caree...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:06:09
TwoMacs Podcast Ep34 Johnny Cummings
Johnny Cummings - Go, Johnny, Go!The inspiring Johnny Cummings from Coalisland recalls his journey to the Paralympic Games in Beijing, until health reasons ended his swimming career, the onset of dark days and coming back into the li...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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54:32
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 33 Damian O'Hagan
Damian O'Hagan - A school boy destined for greatness Ronan in conversation with Damian O'Hagan that goes right back to their days in Primary school when he was taken out of class to play with the big boys on the school tea...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:13:09
TwoMacs Podcast Ep32 Tom Herron
Tom Herron - A breath of fresh air.There's never been a dull moment with Tom Herron from Coalisland, who recalls his fascinating journey from bookmaker to psychologist. Following the death of his father, when he was a boy To...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:05:29
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 31 Cathal O'Neill
Cathal O'Neill - On Song PlayerTo perform well is to be "on song," and the term applies to newly appointed Derrytresk chairman Cathal O'Neill in more ways than one. Not only has he achieved great success on the football field at club...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:07:35
TwoMacs Podcast EP 30 The Story Continues
The Story Continues John Lennon sang: 'So this is Christmas and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun.'In this first podcast of 2025 Ronan and Martin reflect on the past year with special reference to storie...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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57:09
TwoMacs Podcast Ep29 Mickey Mansell
There's only one Mickey Mansell!..The Clonoe Cyclone dropped in for a chat before heading off to the World Darts Championship set to commence at Alexandra Palace on Sunday. Fresh from his marvellous display at the Grand Slam ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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57:22
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 28 Mark Shields
Mark Shields - Local TreasureYou've heard the phrase 'national treasure', well this week's guest is a local treasure named Mark Shields, who currently teaches English/Drama at St Patrick's Academy in Dungannon. Most national treasure...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:05:22
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 27 Anne Cadwallader
Anne Cadwallader - uncovering the truth.This week's TwoMacs Podcast comes from the home of distinguished investigate journalist Anne Cadwallader. Anne is best known as author of Lethal Allies: British Collusion in Ireland (Mercier ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:03:40
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 26 Sounding a Retreat
Sounding a RetreatThe Two Macs are back together, with Ronan facilitating a discussion on meditation and spirituality between Martin and special guest Philip Morgan. Philip is a local yoga teacher whose students come from all walks o...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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54:15
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 25 Kevin Hanna Pt2
Kevin Hanna - GOAT Storyteller. Yes, it's the return of the man who never went away. Kevin tells stories of a country childhood and of his early working life, bizarre 1970s fashion and a trip to see Queen in Slane, which are guarante...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:03:50
TwoMacs Podcast Ep24 Micky Carolan
Micky Carolan recalls life in Coalisland going back to the 1950s, a time of happy school days, when kids learned to swim in the canal, local coal mines were operating, many shopkeepers lived in the town and future World snooker champion Dennis ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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59:00
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 23 Jonny Nixon
Originally from Omagh, singer/songwriter Jonny Nixon (a good friend of Martin's) is now based in Belfast. He and Martin have a lively chat about music and the creative process, as well as meditation and spirituality. The two friends recall thei...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:01:57
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 22 Gareth Devlin
At the age of 35, Gareth Devlin, aka Manies, captured the imagination of a nation of TG4 GAA viewers when he was in a shoot-out with the great David Clifford. He talked to his former neighbour Ronan about his many years with his beloved Stewart...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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55:24
TwoMacs Podcast Ep21 Talking Hard Work
Martin and Ronan recall decades of work that took them from building sites to websites and their dream jobs. Recalling a time health & safety rules were virtually non-existent, a newspaper & milk round, gathering spuds and turf, a flyin...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:07:40
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 20 History on Screen
History on ScreenRonan and Martin discuss how various historical events have been depicted in films and on television. The sensational US tv series Roots is discussed as is Jim Sheridan's Oscar nominated movie In the Name of the Fath...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:02:25
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 19 Lynette McShane
As the Ladies club finals beckon this weekend, we're joined by All Star recipient Lynette McShane (Hughes) one of the most decorated players in Tyrone.Lynette recalls playing and winning championships with her mother in Carrickmore, the Tyr...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:10:09
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 18 Kieran McCaughery
The conversation begins with Kieran fondly remembering his parents and their decision to send him from home in West Belfast to boarding school at St Michael's College Omeath. The year was 1969 and the Troubles were looming. He and Martin also p...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:04:19
TwoMacs Podcast Ep17 Tony Donnelly
Tony DonnellyIt was a pleasure to chat with an old 'mature student' Queens' university friend Tony Donnelly from Galbally. Great memories, with loads of laughs along the way, remembering going back to learning in our 30s. Tony stayed...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:02:34
TwoMacs Podcast Ep16 Back to School
School - the best days of your life?As the children go back to school, the Two Macs recall those days way back filled with a mix of fear, foreboding and fondness. From a coathanger used to wield punishment, the dreaded yellow bed, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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52:49