Reviews

I'm a bit late to the party, but just really got into that film today. I'd kinda watched it before, but it wasn't a good time. Glad I gave it a second try. I'm 3rd generation born here in the US grew up with the last name, McCarthy, so I've always felt like an Irish-American, even though there's a bit of English and Polish in there, too. I was born in the US because immigrants fled other places for America in the 1800s. I've felt lost as far as culture goes, especially now in my 70s. It seems common in the past that immigrants really didn't want to talk about what happened to make them leave. This film and Colin's stories in this podcast, really broke that sound barrier. Who wants to know the rough stuff? A lot of us were raised in a way that it was taboo. One of my oldest friends from school had parents who ended up in Hong Kong as Jewish people escaping Germany. No other country would take them, and they barely survived the Jewish ghettos there. There are so many beautiful places in this world that it's hard to imagine why people get so worked up against each other all the time, but they do it publicly and privately. It's possible that if we all talked about the rough stuff more often, humans might be less likely to be on this self-destructive path. One can hope. THANKS FOR THIS PODCAST!

Listening to Martin Sorry for my spell check. Our politicians could learn so much from him. What a force of nature for peace. Brought tears to my eyes. .

This podcast is well worth checking out. The hosts are really well-prepped and knowledgeable and the guests are super interesting. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

Excellent podcast that keeps me entertained. Not of Irish descent but I enjoy listening to the excellent guests and the excellent moderators. I may need to start reading James Joyce

Visiting Ireland? Curious about Irish identity? Just want to enjoy stories of origin and impact? Beautiful listen for the Irish diaspora.

Great conversation!

Thoroughly enjoying the conversations here -- great podcast!

Just found this podcast! So glad I did! The hosts discuss such interesting topics and leaving me wanting to hear more. Check it out!

After hundreds of years of outward migration, especially since the mid 19th century, the global Irish have never been as connected across generations and locations as they are today, thanks to the Information Age. It is no surprise therefore, that a podcast is looking to capture this magic, and no surprise either that it comes out of New York, the power capital of the Irish abroad. But the great thing is that the hosts, John Lee and Martin Nutty, are doing a masterful job of it. If you are not Irish, then the extent and reach and depth of talent of a small nation on the edge of Western Europe that’s on exhibit here in this podcast will surprise you. And even if you count yourself as Irish, you might even be surprised too-but you’ll certainly feel proud. That’s my review, hope it helps you decide where to spend your listening time :)

Thank you to the creators and guests, what an amazing contribution to a great culture.

Accomplished guests plus thoughtful hosts who’ve prepped in advance, don’t intrude on their guests and close with fine summaries. Karen Daly NYC

I'm very impressed with the first few podcasts. Jeffery Hazlett is a charismatic person with an engaging energy. John and Lee ask pointed questions that make that interviews effortless. Bridget Bray was equally engaging and shared a wealth of information about genealogy, listen to her. Bill Schultz offers valuable tips about podcasting.

We LOVED the two Irish Stew podcasts we just listened to on a snowy Colorado day. It’s so great to feel so easily connected to the global Irish community! Bridget Bray got us excited about genealogy & the power of stories, while Jeffrey Hayslett inspired us about his path as entrepreneur & more. Great Conversations!