Episode 1361: Havana Syndrome: the mysterious disease targeting the CIA (Part 2)
A mystery syndrome strikes down CIA spies while working in Cuba. But is Havana syndrome real or imagined? What does patient zero have to say about his treatment from the agency he once worked for? Reports this month suggest that the Biden administration purchased an energy weapon suspected of being similar to one which may have caused the series of mystery ailments. But what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to Havana Syndrome and what did podcasters Jennifer Forde and Sam Bungey discover when they too a deep dive into a world of shadows and secrets.Nicola speaks to Jennifer and Sam about their latest series Havana Helmet Club, a fascinating new podcast from the couple behind West Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Tammi 30min
Episode 1360: Havana Syndrome: the mysterious disease targeting the CIA (Part 1)
A mystery syndrome strikes down CIA spies while working in Cuba. But is Havana syndrome real or imagined? What does patient zero have to say about his treatment from the agency he once worked for? Reports this month suggest that the Biden administration purchased an energy weapon suspected of being similar to one which may have caused the series of mystery ailments. But what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to Havana syndrome? What did podcasters Jennifer Forde and Sam Bungey discover when they took a deep dive into a world of shadows and secrets. Nicola speaks to Jennifer and Sam about their new series Havana Helmet club, from the couple who brought you the hit podcast West Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Tammi 37min
Episode 1359: Pub where Eamon 'The Don' Dunne was shot dead to become student apartments
The “derelict” pub where Eamon ‘The Don’ Dunne was shot dead has been earmarked for a major development.Planning permission is being sought to transform Faussagh House - which has been empty since the gangland hit - into purpose-built, 249-bed student accommodation.Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how a Kinahan Cartel hit team carried out Dunne's murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Tammi 10min
Episode 1358: Killer dad Wayne O’Reilly hunted for son Oisin hours before murder
Killed by his dad who then took his own life, little Oisin O’Reilly was known as the kid who always shared with others.As the murder-suicide of Oisin and dad Wayne is investigated for a Coroners Court, Patrick O’Connell has been speaking to neighbours and friends of a family devastated by death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Tammi 20min
Episode 1357: The unprovoked Dublin attack that left an Italian teenager paralysed for life
Italian man Guido Nasi was only 17 and a student in Ireland to learn English when his life changed forever.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the terrible assault in a Dublin park which left Guido, who died in recent weeks, with lifelong physical and mental injuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Tammi 11min
Episode 1356: How €42m of cocaine travelled from Brazil to the Shannon Estuary
A plot to import 42 million euro worth of cocaine into Ireland through the Shannon Estuary was undone when Gardai arrested seven men - but not before the drugs were landed successfully and disappeared into the criminal underworld.Nicola talks to Eamon Dillon about the daring journey from Brazil’s Amazon to Ireland’s biggest river and those who were nabbed in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Tammi 36min
Episode 1355: Tinder for Nazis
A dating site for white supremacists is hacked in Germany and the details posted online.Nicola speaks with Steven Moore about the Irish racists caught up in the far right romance scandal that has rocked Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Tammi 12min
Episode 1354: Drogheda feud victim Richie Carberry's brother blames Robbie Lawlor for his death
The brother of murdered Richie Carberry, shot dead as part of the Drogheda feud, has blamed the actions of notorious gangland killer Robbie Lawlor on his death.Stephen Carberry pleaded guilty this week to his role in disposing of the body parts of Keane Mulready-Woods - the teenager abducted and dismembered by Lawlor in 2020 in revenge for the murder of his brother-in-law Carberry.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about his appearance at the Special Criminal Court and what Stephen Carberry had to say about his brother's death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Tammi 28min
