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
64 episodes
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 64. Dixie Robinson
Dixie Robinson - heading to another Cup final.As Dungannon Swifts bid to win two-in-a-row Irish Cups, assistant manager Dixie Robinson reflects on a career in local soccer and GAA, that has brought glorious days as well as heartbr...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 63 Paddy Linden
Paddy Linden - a familiar face but who is he?!An instantly recognisable face in Coalisland but who is Paddy Linden?A reader at Mass for the past 30 years, the Belfast schoolteacher, who set up home in Brackaville, is also a leadin...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep62 Amy Toner & Shane McDonald
Amy Toner & Shane McDonald - promoting inclusively for all children. A hugely inspiring and uplifting chat with Amy Toner and Shane McDonald, aka MacDoodle, who are doing fantastic work with young people making sure that...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep61 Sean McCabe & Sean Quinn Return
The Two Seans are backA year later and local GAA afficionados Sean McCabe and Sean Quinn are back on the TwoMacs Podcast with a look at the season past and what's to come.It's a long chat but worth every minute, as the Bracka...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 60 John Hanna
John Hanna is an artist to his fingertips...He and Martin are friends in more ways than one. They get on well, as is evident from this podcast encounter. They are also cousins.Originally from Derrytresk, John is the younges...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 59 Christopher Rafferty
Christopher Rafferty Incredible MacRory Cup and O'Neill Cup winning memories.As St Patrick’s Academy, Dungannon bid to lift the MacRory Cup for the sixth time, the incredible build-up and scenes of their first win in 1991,...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 58 Harry McGuigan
Harry McGuigan - Mr Judo: The gentle art's giant soul. A life-affirming conversation with Harry McGuigan, a 7th dan black belt, all of 84 years, still coaching and doing gym work-outs. When Harry went to a ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 57 Pascal Canavan
Pascal Canavan - Reflections on a great club and county career.For over a decade, Pascal Canavan was a household name in club and county football with Errigal Ciaran and Tyrone. In a fascinating conversation he reca...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 56 Karl McGuckin
Karl McGuckin - a calling to sing. Classical singer Karl McGuckin from Edendork, takes time out from his busy festive schedule. The much heralded 'Candlelight Christmas' shows at Clonard Monastery, with his dear friend...
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TwoMacs Podcast Ep 55 Pádraig (Paudie) Hampsey
Pádraig (Paudie) Hampsey - leader, role model and inspiration.Tyrone captain Paudie Hampsey lived the dream when he climbed the steps of the Hogan Stand to lift the Sam Maguire Cup.It was the cumulation of years of commitment...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 54 Anthony J Quinn
In this episode of the TwoMacs, Martin is back in the chair talking to acclaimednovelist Anthony J. Quinn. Born on a farm in Kileeshil in 1971, Anthony wasdrawn to books from an early age. As a child, he would construct a wee canopy...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 53 Plunkett 'Oz' McCallan
Plunkett McCallan - Oz and the magic of the O'Neill Cup.Towering goalkeeper 'Big Oz' from Carrickmore reflects on two decades of championship football.On the week of the Tyrone senior club final, 'Oz' (nicknamed after Oz ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 52 Aisling Hagan
Aisling Hagan (Corr) - Class is permanent.For over 25 years camogie star Aisling Hagan, formerly Corr, has graced the fields with her sublime skills. Previously Tyrone Young Player and Senior Player of the Year, she has ...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 51 Patsy Grant
Patsy Grant - changed times. He may not have a television or be glued to social media but Patsy Grant is well tuned into the ways of a constantly changing world. His father Paddy fixed clocks and Father Time catches up w...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 50 Vinny O'Donnell
Vinny O'Donnell - The making of the acclaimed 1986 'Up Tyrone' cassette.When Kevin McCabe struck a penalty to the net to take Tyrone to their first All Ireland final in 1986, the county rejoiced while musicians Vinny O'Donnell an...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 49 Nick Griggs
Nick Griggs - a running sensationSince hitting the running tracks just seven years ago, Nick Griggs' performances have been nothing short of sensational.At 16, he had the athletics' world sit up and take notice when he won the Eu...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep 48 Hurling as Poetry
Hurling As PoetryIn days gone by, a wise old poetry-loving Kiltegan priest told Martin Mac that hurling is the poetry of Gaelic sport. He spoke of the sheer grace and beauty of the game when it is played well, it's hallowed history t...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep47 Niall Hanna
Niall Hanna: Portrait of an ArtistMartin Mac returns to talk to Niall Hanna, the singer/songwriter from Derrytresk, a friend in more ways than one; since renowned singer Geordie Hanna was both Martin's uncle and Niall's grandfather.&...
TwoMacs Podcast Ep46 Feargal McCrory
Feargal McCrory - From Brackaville to Brooklyn following a dream.Fearless Feargal McCrory has made huge physical and emotional sacrifices in his quest to win a World boxing title. That mission continued after last year's title challe...
TwoMacs Podcast Leo Quinn Ep 45
Leo Quinn - Family, Football and Fun! Leo Quinn enjoys the craic!.. Team Leader for Mid Ulster Youth Service, he is a life-long Coalisland Fianna member brought up in the traditions of the club. His father Tommy was long-term club se...
TwoMacs Podcast Kenny Archer Part 2 Ep44
Kenny Archer (Part 2) - Celebrating champions in Croke Park, Istanbul and Dungannon Square.A Liverpool fanatic, Kenny recalls the night of a life-time in Istanbul, the Tyrone reporters in the press box in Croke Park when the Sam Maguire Cup...
TwoMacs Podcast Kenny Archer Ep 43
Kenny Archer (Part 1) - Deputy Sports Editor of the Irish News & Liverpool fanatic. When Kenny and Ronan two writers, newspaper columnists, sport lovers and Merseyside rivals got talking, it was inevitable the conversation would ...
TwoMacs Podcast Bugsy McMahon Ep42
Bugsy McMahon - all his world's a stage.Currently enjoying a sell-out run with The Snapper, actor, director and all-round stage devotee Bugsy McMahon enjoys a chat with Ronan Mac and TwoMacs producer Oliver, also a theatre veteran.&n...
TwoMacs Podcast Pearse Kelly Ep41
Pearse Kelly - When Coalisland was snooker loopyDennis Taylor's epic World Snooker title win is all of 40 years ago this week. We celebrate a time when snooker in Coalisland was vibrant with players of all abilities and ...
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,...
