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133 - Chatting to GPT

Today we secured an interview with global superstar Chat GPT to come talk us through their opinion on cocktails, whiskey, and what Donald Trump likes to drink in warmer weather. This podcast is lovingly dedicated to the memory of the Queen Ali O'Connor.

133 - Chatting to GPT
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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132 - From Mordor to Killester

Matt passed his driving test after a joyous trip to All Together Now, while Mike battled a seagull in his gaff.

132 - From Mordor to Killester
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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131 - Craft Beer Olympics

We’re back to our Irish craft beer chats this week babógs, with a little political throwback to our earlier ‘Pyonyang Imperial Stout’ episode.

131 - Craft Beer Olympics
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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Wine with Brian V ‘The Wine Shop’

Welcome to the fourth episode of our 'Wine With Brian' series, where we chat with Brian O’Connor about his various wine operations, his new involvement with a pop-up wine shop in Cork, and his recent endeavors with Killahora Orchards.

If you haven’t heard the earlier 'Wine With Brian' episodes, definitely go back and listen by simply searching 'Wine With Brian' in your podcast search bar. Enjoy!

Wine With Brian IV 'The Wine Shop'
Matthew Smyth, Michael O'Connor & Brian O'Connor
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130 - The Irish Coffee

Chill with us this week as we dive into the legendary Irish Coffee.

130 - The Irish Coffee
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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129 - Fionnán O’Connor

Fionnán O'Connor joins us today. Fionnán is the main man when it comes to the authentic history of Irish whiskey and an all-around sound man. We're talking to him about his beginnings in and around 'drinks,' along with what he has been up to recently with his thesis and 'Créatúr' book project.

129 - Fionnán O'Connor
Matthew Smyth, Michael O'Connor & Fionnán O'Connor
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128 - Eazy Breezy

It’s all about Eazy Breezy drinks today folks, drinks that would tantalise your taste buds from the first second, or would they?

128 - Eazy Breezy
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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127 - Beyond the Pale

We went to Beyond the Pale and had a jolly good time. We had the pleasure of chatting with Cassie Stokes at the Beyond the Plate section of the fest, which was run by big boss Ali Dunworth, all about the current and future culture of the Irish drinks scene.

127 - Beyond the Pale
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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126 - Strictly Peaty 4

In the fourth installment of our 'Strictly Peaty' series, we’re discussing a recent talk we attended by Mike Billett, Fionnan O’Connor, Brendan Carty, James O’Driscoll, and Brian Greene on the past, present, and future of peat use in Irish and world whiskey.

126 - Strictly Peaty 4
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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125 - Barbóg

An episode on what 'our' perfect bar would look like.

125 - Barbóg
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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124 - The Next Blesspisode

Hold up, are you ready for the next blesspisode?

Hey-hey-hey-hey

Sup brown everyday.

124 - The Next Blesspisode
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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123 - Express Yourself

Every now and then on the pod, we take a deep look into our souls and leave the drinks at the door. This is one of those times, all in relation to our views on self-expression.

123 - Express Yourself
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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122- Modern Irish Whiskey

We had SERIOUS enjoyment recording this one babógs, we’re talking about what we feel the real current face of Irish whiskey looks like and how everyone is faring with the current state of affairs, we’re back to our roots here keeping it drinks focused so tune in and have a listen.

Stay stafe and stay well XO.

Mike & Matt

122- Modern Irish Whiskey
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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121 - Whiskey Live Dublin 2024

Hello companion, welcome to our now yearly Whiskey Live Dublin episode detailing all you need to know about our beloved Whiskey conference at the RDS.

121 - Whiskey Live Dublin 2024
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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120 - The Centre Cult

Potentially the most insane episode we've ever recorded, but sometimes you gotta let the madness out of the bag for a little walk. Enjoy!

120 - The Centre Cult
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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119 - Finn Mac Donnell

Today we're chatting with Finn Mac Donnell of Dick Mack's pub and brewhouse in Dingle, one of the most loved and respected bars in the country, and for good reason. Finn is a true authentic gent, and his candid thoughts on Dick Mack's, Dingle, and the current landscape of Irish pub culture are truly insightful. Bless.

119 - Finn Mac Donnell
Matthew Smyth, Michael O'Connor & Finn Mac Donnell
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118 - Tóg go bog é

Join us in Dingle for a very chilled out chat about enjoying some time down here in this very special little town.

Stay safe and sound.

118 - Tóg go bog é
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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117 - Pub Quiz Part Two

Pub Quiz Part Two Hop into the bed with us there now and grab a pillow and slip it under your head. We're back with part two of our pub quiz series. Didn't know it was a series? Neither did we. Expect merriment, random questions and to learn loads! Blessings to you, your family and friends.

117 - Pub Quiz Part Two
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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116 - Never Made It As A Wise Man

Wagwan,

Step into our gaff and catch up with us both as we catch up with each other. It has been weeks since we caught up.

Stay safe and sound.

Bless.

116 - Never Made It As A Wise Man
Matthew Smyth & Michael O'Connor
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115 - Oisín Wolfe

This week we are joined by Oisín Wolfe. We had a wonderful chat with Oisín all about his journey in hospitality so far which has seen him in Cork, Boston, Barcelona and most recently London. We thouroughly enjoyed learning about his ethos towards bartending and his passion for all things hospitality.

Tune in and stay sound.

115 - 'Oisín Wolfe'
Matthew Smyth and Michael O'Connor
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