Stray Bullets
The Stray Bullets podcast, hosted by E.S. Haggan, frequently discusses the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), often drawing on Haggan's experiences as a former RUC/PSNI officer.
The podcast delves into various aspects of the RUC, including:
- The Troubles: Haggan openly addresses policing during the Troubles, including religion, politics, sectarianism, and related ideologies.
- Collusion: Episodes explore allegations of RUC collusion with loyalist paramilitaries and related inquiries like the Stevens Inquiries.
- Catholic officers: The podcast examines the experiences of Catholic police officers within the RUC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlighting challenges like isolation, sectarianism, and racism.
- Specific incidents: Haggan discusses specific events and atrocities related to the Troubles, using his novel "The Bitter End of Dreams" as a framework to explore these topics while avoiding potential libel.
The podcast provides a unique perspective on the RUC and the Troubles, informed by Haggan's personal experiences and detailed discussions of his novel.
'There are no facts, only interpretations.'
Friedrich Nietzsche
Stray Bullets
Latest Episodes
Catholic Recruits and the Police Service of Northern Ireland
The Corporals Killings, Poetry, and Peace Walls
Subtle Alchemies IV: Miasma, the Stain of Spilled Blood
Political Miasma and 'Proxy' Sectarianism in Northern Ireland
Subtle Alchemies III: The Trenches Dug Within Our Hearts
Fan Mail
I'm a proud republican. I hated the RUC. Still do because of what they did to my community, but your podcasts reflect so much humanity and empathy. You may be a one off, but I never thought I'd be listening to a RUC man and finding so much commonality. Thank you. Your podcast is amazing.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
