The Irish Snug Podcast
Pull up a stool and settle in. The Irish Snug Podcast is your dedicated corner for the stories, history, and characters that make Irish pub culture legendary. From the storied wood of Manhattan’s iconic bars to the hidden gems of the Irish countryside, we sit down with the people who keep the tradition alive. Whether it’s a deep dive into family legacies or a chat with a local regular, we’re capturing the spirit of Ireland, one pint and one story at a time. (Formerly the Pubs & Pints Podcast).
Rooted in the Irish tradition of
great storytelling, each episode invites listeners to pull
up a stool and enjoy tales that range from laugh-out-
loud funny to deeply moving.
Podcasting since 2025 • 19 episodes
The Irish Snug Podcast
Latest Episodes
Mollie Guidera | The Gaeilge Renaissance: From Embers to a Blaze
In this episode of The Irish Snug, host Tim Grant welcomes the inspiring Mollie Guidera, known globally as Irish with Mollie. Mollie is a visionary educator dedicated to stripping away the classroom stigmas of the Irish language and replacing t...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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43:12
Dawn Doherty | Music is Medicine: Teaching Irish Culture & The Power of Music Therapy
Welcome back to The Irish Snug! In this episode, host Tim Grant sits down with his cousin, the incredible Dawn Doherty. From being an All-Ireland tin whistle champion to her current role as a master music therapist, Dawn’s journey is a mastercl...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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46:39
John Lee | "The Art of the Story: Connecting the Global Irish Nation"
Welcome to The Irish Snug Podcast! In this episode, your host Tim Grant sits down with John Lee—communications executive, former President of the Irish Business Organization of New York, and co-host of the Irish Stew podcast.We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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47:16
Eric Stein | "Bagpiping Impresario: Building Stages, Sustaining Legacy"
Join us on this episode of The Irish Snug Podcast as we sit down with one of the true legends of the bagpiping world, Eric Stein.With nearly 60 years of involvement in the piping community, Eric has evolved from a young student in Lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:11:54
Chief Ed Kilduff | Commonality & Grit: The Irish Heartbeat of the FDNY
“The job is Irish.” In this episode of The Irish Snug Podcast, we pull up a stool with a true legend of the FDNY, Retired Chief of Department Ed Kilduff. Over a 37-year career, Chief Kilduff rose through the ranks—serving as a leader...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:02:27