Irish Independent
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The podcast network of Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper, featuring specialist journalists and contributors hosting distinct shows on politics, health, and sport.
This is the video podcast feed for a legacy Irish newspaper, functioning as a network of distinct shows under a single brand. Rather than one format, it's a portfolio of programs like 'Indo Politics', 'Real Health', and the 'World Cup Diary'. Each show is fronted by a specialist journalist from the paper who interviews newsmakers, experts, and athletes relevant to their beat, from government ministers to international footballers.
“Unlike single-focus podcasts, this channel offers a "newspaper-in-audio" experience, bundling multiple shows under one trusted media brand. The journalistic background of its hosts and their access to primary sources—from government ministers to athletes on the field—provides a level of credibility and immediacy often missing from independent shows.”
Who hosts this show
This is the official podcast channel for the Irish Independent, Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper. The channel bundles several of the paper's flagship audio series, including 'Indo Politics', 'Real Health', and various sports shows like 'The Left Wing'. Each program is hosted by a specialist from the newsroom or a regular contributor, who provides expert analysis and interviews with newsmakers in their respective fields.
Credentials & credits
- Aisling Moloney (Host, Indo Politics): Political Reporter for the Irish Independent, formerly with RTÉ and the Irish Daily Mail.
- Karl Henry (Host, Real Health): Leading Irish personal trainer, wellness coach, and author with a BSc in Sports Science.
- Dan McDonnell (Host, Sport): Football Correspondent for the Irish Independent.
- Irish Independent: Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper, founded in 1905.
Other ventures
- Karl Henry: Runs a corporate wellness consultancy, author of multiple books including 'The Walking Effect', and is the fitness expert on RTÉ's 'Operation Transformation'.
- Aisling Moloney: Previously worked for RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster, and the Irish Daily Mail.
- Dan McDonnell: Previously worked as a freelance football writer for publications including The Star.
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01Pico Lopes' family react as Cape Verde make history | World Cup DiaryJun 27, 2026 · 13 min
- 02Ireland's AI Minister on social media ban for U16s | Indo PoliticsJun 27, 2026 · 35 min
- 03Checking for melanoma - what to look for | Real Health with Karl HenryJun 27, 2026 · 7 min
- 04‘The church will die unless it opens up and begins to self-examine’Jun 26, 2026 · 5 min
- 05Can Pico and Cape Verde extend World Cup dream? | World Cup DiaryJun 26, 2026 · 9 min
- 06Overwashing and the other common skincare mistakes | Real Health with Karl HenryJun 26, 2026 · 5 min
Notable episodes
- 01Ireland's AI Minister on social media ban for U16s | Indo Politics
A timely interview with a key government minister on complex, high-stakes topics like AI regulation and a potential smartphone ban for minors, demonstrating the show's access and relevance.
- 02Pico Lopes' family react as Cape Verde make history | World Cup Diary
Exemplifies the sports division's on-the-ground, human-interest storytelling, capturing the emotional reaction of an Irish footballer's family during a historic World Cup moment.
- 03Checking for melanoma - what to look for | Real Health with Karl Henry
A clear example of the 'Real Health' segment's public service value, providing actionable medical advice from a qualified expert on a critical health topic.
What you'll be asked on this show
The style varies significantly between shows. 'Indo Politics' is a formal, sit-down studio interview. 'Real Health' is an educational segment with an expert host and guest. Sports coverage like the 'World Cup Diary' is dynamic, on-the-ground reportage. A common thread is the professional production quality, with branded graphics for each sub-show and a fact-driven, journalistic approach.
Questions Irish Independent keeps coming back to
- “Is it a mistake to deal with AI regulation through an enterprise prism rather than a societal one? (from 'Indo Politics')”
- “Could the government ban the sale of smartphones to those under 16? (from 'Indo Politics')”
- “Is it a problem that women are not being discussed as potential future leaders of Fianna Fáil? (from 'Indo Politics')”
- “Can you walk us through the process of checking for melanoma? (from 'Real Health')”
- “What are the skincare trends that you are or are not a fan of? (from 'Real Health')”
- “What does it mean when you think of your family story... and that the Lopes name is now on the world stage? (from 'World Cup Diary')”
Signature segments
- · Show-within-a-show format (e.g., 'Indo Politics', 'Real Health')
- · Distinct intro graphics and branding for each podcast series
- · Hosted by specialist newspaper correspondents
- · On-location 'Diary' style sports coverage
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The guest list varies by show but is consistently high-profile and relevant. 'Indo Politics' books sitting government ministers, 'Real Health' features consultant dermatologists and other medical experts, and the sports shows interview professional athletes and their families.
- Pico Lopes & familyon Pico Lopes' family react as Cape Verde make history | World Cup Diary
- Niamh Smython Ireland's AI Minister on social media ban for U16s | Indo Politics
- Dr Rosemary Colemanon Checking for melanoma - what to look for | Real Health with Karl Henry
- Reverend Dermot Dunneon ‘The church will die unless it opens up and begins to self-examine’
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors include major consumer brands like Guinness, Sure, and Activia. The angle is reaching a broad, mainstream Irish audience interested in news, health, and sport, leveraging the credibility and reach of a legacy media brand.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the Irish Independent podcast channel?
- It's a collection of different podcasts produced by the Irish Independent newspaper, covering topics like news, politics, health, and sport.
- Who are the hosts?
- The channel features a rotating cast of the newspaper's journalists and expert contributors, including Political Reporter Aisling Moloney, fitness expert Karl Henry, and Football Correspondent Dan McDonnell.
- What is the format?
- The format varies by show. It includes one-on-one political interviews ('Indo Politics'), expert-led health explainers ('Real Health'), and on-the-ground sports reportage.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, new episodes from its various shows are published on a near-daily basis.
- How can I pitch a guest or story?
- Pitches are best directed to the relevant journalist or news desk at the Irish Independent via email. General contact information is available on the Mediahuis Ireland website.
- Where can I listen?
- The video podcasts are available on the Irish Independent YouTube channel, and audio versions are on all major podcast platforms.
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- [01]Irish Independent - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Official Websiteindependent.ie
- [03]Aisling Moloney - Official Bioaislingmoloney.com
- [04]Karl Henry Health - Official Biokarlhenry.com
- [05]Dan McDonnell, Football Correspondent | Irish Independentindependent.ie
- [06]Contact - Mediahuis Irelandmediahuis.ie
- [07]Pitching to the media - What the media would like from youmulley.ie
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