What’s the Story? Podcast
Comedy
About
What’s the Story Podcast is a two-time Irish podcast of the year, bringing you Ireland’s best comedy, entertainment, craic, and nonsense. Everyone has a story to tell and we want to tell it. Join Danny & Mero as they bring you tales from around Ireland (and sometimes beyond) with guests, and of course their own stories and laughs along the way. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, always entertaining. All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected.
Episodes
- WTS 346: Two to tango
This episode blurb was written by Chat GPT because Danny had no sleep and wasn't able to. Thanks. No guest this week just Danny & Graham going full old-man-yells-at-cloud mode. 😅 From Trump grifts and culture wars to Bertie doorstep disas…
- WTS 345: Richie Malone
This week we chat to rockstar Richie Malone. Like a lot of kids growing up, Richie idolised his favourite band, but unlike most Richie actually joined them! For the last 10 years, he’s been carrying the torch for Status Quo’s legendary roc…
- WTS 344: Hilary McGann
Hilary McGann is back! And so is the chaos of the global news cycle... well, that never really went away did it? We catch up with Hil on all we can cram into an hour - from life as a new mum and the return of her Booked In podcast to the d…
- WTS 343: Richard Boyd Barrett
This week we welcomed People Before Profit–Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett back to WTSpod. We spoke about returning to public life after cancer treatment, the reality of going through Ireland’s public health system, and why better acces…
- WTS 342: Kyiv: Caring through crisis and chaos
This week we're joined by Alex Brock and Niamh Foley — two humanitarians who have worked in conflict zones such as Ukraine, Palestine, Yemen, and Iran. Niamh joins us from Kyiv, where air-raid sirens, power cuts, and sub-zero winters are p…
- WTS 341: Billionaire B*stards
Just us this week as we catch up on the pearl-clutching over Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl and rant about billionaires being generally awful people.
- WTS 340: Philip O'Connor
We're back! And so is Donnycarney's greatest export - Philip O'Connor. Reporting from the arse-end of the Alps at the Winter Olympics, Phil gives us food for thought on the biathlon (skiing and shooting, because of course), Olympic logisti…
- The 2025 Christmas Setting.
We haven’t gone away, you know… We may be part-timers these days, but we were never going to let this Christmas tradition quietly fall by the wayside. In true WTS Christmas fashion, we’re joined by Botswanan icon and New York Times favouri…
- WTS 339: Bernard Mulvany
Disability rights activist Bernard Mulvany joins us to talk access, action, and accountability. From broken lifts to broken promises, he lays out how a system still locks people out — and how Access for All Ireland is pulling campaigners t…
- WTS 338: What's the story morning glory... Oasis 2025
This week the lads bring it on down while chatting about what some might say were the best concerts in Croke Park history.
- WTS 337: Elaine Burke
Friend of the show, Elaine Burke is back! Elaine is the host of For Tech's Sake Podcast and is a regular national media journalist and commentator on all things science and technology. This week she helps us dive into AI hype, deepfakes, o…
- WTS 336: Al Foran
Summer holidays are over, and we're back for our latest batch of episodes! This week we're joined by comedian, impressionist, and broadcaster Al Foran. We chat with Al about what he has been up to recently, including trips to Washington D.…
- WTS 335: Brandon Thurston
Writer and wrestling analyst Brandon Thurston joins us to break down the ongoing legal saga surrounding Vince McMahon. From shocking allegations and NDAs to shareholder lawsuits and potential fallout for WWE. This is arguably the biggest s…
- WTS 334: Colin Judge PLY
This week we're joined by two-time Paralympian Colin Judge. Colin represents Ireland at Table Tennis and has set his sights on a third Paralympic Games in LA 2028. Colin talked about his approach to the sport and the issues with classifica…
- WTS 333: Colleen Dulle
Colleen Dulle is associate editor of America Magazine and host of the Inside the Vatican Podcast. She also contributes to ABC News in the US. Her book, "Struck Down Not Destroyed — Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter," will be released…
- WTS 332: Philip O'Connor
Philip O’Connor is back — and still allergic to bullsh*t. From trans rights in sport to media responsibility, fascism creeping into society, and what Sweden gets right (and wrong), this is one of those episodes when we sit back and enjoy t…
- WTS 331: il padre & il papa
We're back from a few weeks off to discuss Danny becoming a Da, the Pope passing away, and the madness of Papal history. We also catch up on League of Ireland football and what desserts the lads are scoffing after this episode.
- WTS 330: Donal Fallon
Dublin, drink, and debauchery 🍻 Historian and host of the amazing Three Castles Burning, Donal Fallon is back for a great chat about the story of the Irish pub and Dublin’s early houses. We also chat about Dev, the Monto’s wild past of gu…
- WTS 329: Just Us
This week the lads have a quick catch up as Danny recovers from the plague and braces himself for fatherhood. Mero is obsessed with M&S sweet treats and is baffled by the bowl of shamrock circus act in Washington.
- WTS 328: Brian Lloyd
Movie buff and TV guru Brian Lloyd is back to chat about the recent Oscars and if the Academy Awards actually mean anything to the average movie fan. We chat a little bit about nepobabies, must see TV, John Cena is a bad guy, and lots more…
- WTS 327: Aoife Moore
Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Aoife Moore is back— talking truths, trolls, and trends in media. After a stint with the BBC, she’s taken the leap into freelance journalism, swapping the newsroom for her passion for invest…
- WTS 326: John Ludden
John Ludden's back! We last spoke to John two years ago. Now, the relentless author behind Walking Down Warwick Road, and countless other football stories, joins us to chat about his latest book exploring Man United’s iconic 60s era – from…
- WTS 325: Dion Fanning
We're back! After a quiet January and short winter hibernation, WTSpod has returned. This week, our guest is journalist and broadcaster Dion Fanning. Dion is one half of the Free State podcast alongside Joe Brolly. He will be familiar to m…
- WTS Christmas Special (2024)
The annual WTS Christmas Special with Paul Howard and Gary Mackle is back – live from Paul's kitchen. This year the lads grill Mero over his affiliation to football hooligans. Gary has a new adult store partnership. Paul shares a special C…
- WTS 324: Senator Tom Clonan
This week we're joined by retired Irish Army Captain, Senator Tom Clonan. Tom is a fully Independent Senator - with no links to any political party. He is seeking re-election in the upcoming Seanad election, hoping to continue holding the…
- WTS 323: Cassie Delaney
This Week We dive into the murky world of fame and power with podcaster and media contributor Cassie Delaney, uncovering Sean 'Diddy' Combs' controversies and crimes — from white parties to freak-offs, abuse allegations, and much more. ✨ P…
- WTS 322: Hilary McGann
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week, Hilary McGann returns to chat with us about the 2024 US Presidential Election results, surprises,…
- WTS 321: Elaine Burke – Techin' Hell! Robots Rock
This week, we caught up with the amazing Elaine Burke — tech journalist, host with the brilliant For Tech Sake podcast , and regular contributor to national media. In this episode, we get into: 🚗 Adventures in Autonomous Cars: Elaine tell…
- WTS 320: Ross Browne – Punchlines & Piledrivers
This week we sat down with the multi-talented Ross Browne —comedian, actor, writer, radio host, and even wrestler. Ross tells us about starting in stand-up comedy and wrestling adventures, being part of the amazing Young Offenders, and fin…
- WTS 319: Mark Rohan - The Paralympics' Problem
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod ♿ This week we're joined by Paralympic Champion Mark Rohan! 🏅 From embracing life in sunny Portugal to shar…
- WTS 318: Philip O'Connor
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we're talking Paris 2024 Olympics with journalist Philip O'Connor who joins us after two weeks in…
- WTS 317: Hilary McGann
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod 🎙️ New Episode: US Election Drama with Hilary McGann! 🇺🇸 We chat with journalist Hilary McGann ( News By…
- WTS 316: Dr Colm Kearns - Tackling Online Hate in Football
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we're joined by Dr Colm Kearns from DCU to discuss his work with Tackling Online Hate in Football…
- WTS 315: The Catch Up
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod A week for the lads to catch up and right wrongs but mostly wrong rights. 👃Mero has the sniffles 😷 Danny's…
- WTS 314: Finn Bálor (Fergal Devitt)
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week our ol' pal Fergal Devitt - otherwise known as WWE Superstar Finn Bálor - is back on the podcast t…
- Republished: Chapter 14: Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
In 2015 Danny & Mero spent an afternoon chatting to the great Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh. Following the sad news of Mícheál's passing, we are republishing this episode from way back when. Mícheál is, was, and always be a true great of broadc…
- WTS 313: Jane Casey
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod Our guest for this episode is the brilliant Jane Casey who is sharing some of the weird and wonderful tidbit…
- WTS 312: I could have turned pro...
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod On this week's episode... 🖥️ What did you want to be when you grew up? 🍑💨 Roland the Farter and the world…
- WTS 311: Al Foran
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod The man of a million voices, comedian, and podcaster Al Foran is back on WTSpod. Al joined us to talk about…
- WTS 310: Mero & Danny
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week the lads catch up on life and what's going on with Bruce Springsteen, The Dublin Portal and why we…
- WTS 309: Susan Dennehy
This week we're joined by Susan Dennehy – an award-winning documentary maker and radio producer. Her latest radio documentary Last One on the Train is a 6-part series (airing on RTÉ Radio One and available online) that brings a personal pe…
- WTS 308: Richy Craven
This week we're joined by author Richy Craven who recently released his first book – Spirit Level. Spirit Level tells the story of a directionless 20-something-year-old named Danny Hook who, after his best friend dies in a drunk driving ac…
- WTS 307: Brian Lloyd
This week we're all about movies and TV as Movies Editor with Entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd joins us for a chat. We chat about big-screen and small-screen favourites, cast a critical eye toward the Oscars, and ask why do they reboot movies…
- WTS 306: Kerrie Leonard
This week we're joined by Irish Paralympian Kerrie Leonard. Kerrie represented Ireland at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics which, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, were held in 2021. Kerrie tells us about her experience in those historic, pandemic g…
- WTS 305: Paul Micheau
This week Paul Micheau joins us from the Is it Worth It channel on social media. Paul talks about creating videos and reviewing food as an ordinary Joe. He has travelled around Ireland giving honest reviews of everything from the humble bu…
- WTS 304: Martin Leahy
For almost two years singer song-writer and activist Martin Leahy has been holding a weekly protest outside Dail Eireann to highlight Ireland's housing crisis. Drawing on his personal experience, every Thursday for over 90 weeks and counti…
- WTS 303: Brianna Parkins
We're back and this week we're joined by journalist and broadcaster Brianna Parkins. In our first podcast of 2024, we take tangent talks to the next level. Our chat with Brianna starts with financial advice and ends with mullets and pornst…
- WTS Christmas Special 2023
The annual WTS Christmas Special is back and this year we have a surprise guest joining us! As the tradition goes, Paul Howard and Gary Mackle are on hand to steer us through this festive frenzy before our dynamic duo becomes a triple thre…
- WTS 302: Philip O’Connor
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod Friend of the show, Our Man in Stockholm, Philip O'Connor returns to WTSpod to help right the wrongs in our world. Philip is a…
- WTS 301: Stephen Jones
Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Twitter where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week we are joined by Irish actor, writer, poet, and performer Stephen Jones. Stephen has been performing on stage and on…