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
19 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
Una Neary | The End of an Era: The Legacy of Restaurateur Jimmy Neary and 57th Street
-*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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:09:37
Chickie Donohue | The man behind The Greatest Beer Run Ever!
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:50
Debbie Lynch Webber | The Spirit of Irish Dance - Legacy and Community at Mulvihill Lynch
CONNECT WITH MULVIHILL LYNCH SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE:*Website:
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:25:14
Séamus Doohan | Walking Donegal: Uncovering the History, Heart, and Soul of Donegal
Connect with Séamus Doohan:Website: walkingdonegal.netEmail: walkingdonegalireland@gmail.comInstagram/Socials: @w...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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49:50
Des Roche - 30 Years at Guinness, Rural Ireland, and Publican Stories
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:27:37
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:09
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:44
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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53:33
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....
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:16
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:12:01
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:09
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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53:16
