Irish Talkers

Finding humour: Sareen Akarjalian at TEDxBeirut, followed by a discussion.  ____________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 26 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on May 11th, presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Moira. Published at 4pm on Mondays Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com

Our interview guest this week is International speaker and coach Rose Marie Calder, a member of Luton Toastmasters. This episode is published on 21st October 2023 with James Finnegan & Moira O'Brien, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien DTM. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Tom Flynn, president of The West’s Awake Advanced Toastmasters Club, former past president of Westport Toastmasters and a member of Emerald Isle Toastmasters,This episode is published on 20th September 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Moira talks about asking a question, the word of the week is TASNMOGRIFY and Shirley discusses how to find your voice.This episode is published on 13th September 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Finbarr O’Sullivan, President of Warwick Speakers and Leaders and a member of Spa Speakers.This episode is published on 6th September 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Paul O’Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

Our interview guest this week is Donagh McKeownThis episode is published on 23rd August 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

Our interview guest this week is Christina Hessian, 2025/26 Poet in Residence at District 71 Toastmasters.This episode is published on 27th July 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

Instead of our usual magazine podcast we are bringing you a conversation with the second placed winner of the District 71 International Speech Contest 2025, Prince Acquah, recorded at the District Coneference in Solihull in May.This episode is published on 5th July 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

Our interview guests this week are Speechcrafter Rohit Vikas and Denis McDonald his coach from Talking Heads, plus Linda Crofton who was the guide to Kodai whom we interviewed 2 weeks ago.This episode is published on 28th June 2025 with Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul talks about the Club Success Plan, the word of the week is ENDEARING and Shirley discusses keeping the commitment.This episode is published on 21st June 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Dr Shirley Gallagher, edited by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O’Broien DTM & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Continuing our interviews with Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters, this week Shirley is talking with Kodai Chimura, a Speechcrafter and now a member of Guardian Toastmasters.This episode is published on 14th June 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher& Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

Continuing our interviews with Speechcraft Guides and Speechcrafters this week Shirley is talking with Jennifer Elvique, a member of International Orators and guide to Lia Geary. This episode is published on 17th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher& Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Shirley discusses the Sucessful Club Series with emphasis on finding new members, the word of the week is MANIFEST and Moira talks about the use of AI in Toastmasters,.This episode is published on 10th May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guests this week are Shirley Gallagher as a Speechcraft Guide and Sabrina Kelleher as a Speechrafter.This episode is published on 3rd May 2025 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul about the selection of the club committee, the word of the week is LIABLE and Shirely discusses a rumour.This episode is published on xxx 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Greg Gazin, host of the Toastmaster Podcast as well as the Toastcaster podcast, a member of Go Pro Speakers and owner of the gadgetgreg.com website.This episode is published on 19th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul celebrates a birthday, the word of the week is FLOURISH and Shirley talks about building clubs.This episode is published on 12th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Tanya Barad, Sergeant at Arms at Birmingham New Street Speakers.This episode is published on 5th April 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org

In this week's episode Paul talks about General Evaluation, the word of the week is GALAVANTING and Shirley discusses building a sustainable club.This episode is published on 29th March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony, Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us:Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers

Our interview guest this week is Alex McCarney, a member of Beyond Words Toastmasters.This episode is published on 22nd March 2025 with Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited by Pul O'Mahony & produced by Moira O’Brien.Contact us :email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.orgDistrict 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.ukToastmasters International: toastmasters.org