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.
Episodes
25 episodes
The Shillelagh: Reviving Ireland’s Indigenous Martial Arts | Nathan Featherstone
In today’s episode, Nathan Featherstone joins us from Dublin - an elite martial artist, historian, and leader of the global renaissance of the indigenous Irish art of stick fighting.Many of us grew up with a shillelagh in ...
40 Years of Irish Music, Stories & Tradition | Joanie Madden, Cherish the Ladies
For over 40 years, Joanie Madden has led Cherish the Ladies from small pub sessions to the world’s biggest stages, helping bring Irish culture, storytelling, music, and heritage to audiences across the globe. In this episode of The Irish Snug P...
The Man Who Led NYC’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade for 33 Years | Joe Brady
🎙️ In this episode of the Irish Snug Podcast, we sit down with legendary bagpiper Joe Brady —a cornerstone of Irish-American piping and a key figure in New York City’s rich musical and firefighting traditions.Joe shares his journ...
Ancient Irish Strength Rituals You’ve Never Heard Of | David Keohan
In this episode of The Irish Snug Podcast, I’m joined by David Keohan, widely known as Indiana Stones, a man on a singular mission to revive the lost Irish tradition of stone lifting.For centuries, these massive boul...
What It Takes to Become a 5x World Champion Irish Dancer | Paige Turilli
This episode of The Irish Snug is a masterclass in discipline, grit, and the deep-rooted connections within the Irish-American community. Today, Tim sits down with Paige Turilli, a five-time World Champion Irish dancer, to discuss...
From Dublin Firefighter to Irish Poet: A Story of Grit & Identity (Part 1) | Gerard Devine
Gerry's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerard_devine_poetryVideos used in this podcast:The Hurley Maker:
Is the Irish Language Making a Comeback? | Irish with Mollie
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...
Why Irish Traditional Music Is More Powerful Than You Think | Dawn Doherty
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...
Why Storytelling Is the Heart of Irish Culture | John Lee
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 ...
Inside the World of Competitive Bagpiping (Metro Cup & Beyond) | Eric Stein
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...
Why So Many FDNY Firefighters Are Irish | Chief Ed Kilduff
“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...
The Untold Story of NYC’s Most Legendary Irish Restaurant (Neary’s) | Una Neary
-*DOCUMENTARY ON NEARY’S**Neary’s: The Dream at the End of the Rainbow*https://www.amazon.com/Nearys-Dream-at-End-Rainbow/dp/B08B1MH7WJIn this episode of The Irish Snug Podcast (formerly Pubs & Pints), host Tim Grant sit...
The True Story Behind The Greatest Beer Run Ever | Chickie Donohue
In this episode of the Pubs & Pints Podcast, we sit down with John "Chickie" Donohue, the man behind the incredible true story that inspired the major motion picture, The Greatest Beer Run Ever. Imagine being 8000 miles from home, in a war ...
Why Irish Dance Means More Than Just Winning | Debbie Lynch-Webber
CONNECT WITH MULVIHILL LYNCH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE:*Website:
The Hidden Stories of Donegal (Folklore, History & the Irish Language) | Séamus Doohan
Connect with Séamus Doohan:Website: walkingdonegal.netEmail: walkingdonegalireland@gmail.comInstagram/Socials: @w...
What Irish Pub Culture Is Really Like (From a Guinness Veteran) | Des Roche
30 Years at Guinness, Rural Ireland, and Publican Stories with Des RocheDescription:In this episode of the Pubs and Pints podcast, I sit down with my good friend Des Roche. Des is a true gentleman from County Galway, Irelan...
FDNY Firefighter Survives Near-Death—Then Does the Impossible | Matt Long
Join us for a powerful episode of Pubs & Pints as we welcome Matt Long—FDNY firefighter, 9/11 responder, and ultimate survivor. Matt shares the incredible story of his near-fatal accident and his miraculous journey from a 1% survival rate t...
Growing Up Between Ireland and New York (The Irish-American Story) | Tommy Feighery
Tommy Feighery was born in Long Beach, New York to Tom and Nancy Feighery. In 1971, his parents moved the family to his mother’s native Country Offaly, where they spent the next eight years raising him and his eight siblings. They moved back to...
What It Was Like Growing Up in Northern Ireland During The Troubles | Dermot McElholm
Join host Tim Grant in a fascinating discussion with Derry native, Dermot McElholm, as they dive deep into Irish culture, history, and the unique pub life both in Ireland and New York City.Dermot shares captivating s...
His Family Survived War, Murder & Migration… Here’s Their Story | Tommy Whyte
Introduction to Tommy White: The episode introduces Tommy White as a long-time friend of the host, with a friendship spanning over 30 years, originating from their time in a FDNY Bagpipe Band where Tommy was the chairman around 1994....
Why Irish Identity Still Runs Deep in the FDNY | Eddie Boles
In this episode of the "Pubs & Pints Podcast," [00:04] host Tim Grant talks with Ed Boles, a longtime friend, about his Irish upbringing in Woodside, Queens, and his deep conn...
She Reconnected With Her Long-Lost Irish Family… And It Changed Everything | Donna Abraldes
In this episode of the "Pubs & Pints Podcast," [00:02] host Tim Grant interviews Donna Abraldes, whose family's Irish dance journey led to a remarkable discovery of her roots ...
When New York Was Irish: The Story of Woodside, Queens | Dan Bauso
In this episode of the "Pubs & Pints Podcast," [00:19] host Tim Grant talks with Dan Bauso, who shares his experiences growing up in Woodside, Queens, and his family's Irish ...
