Gript Media Podcasts

TRSI 113 - Peter Hitchens

Michael sits down with the journalist, author, and broadcaster Peter Hitchens. They discuss the fall of the USSR; revolutionary politics; how the current political climate compares to earlier revolutions; why Britain should have stayed out of World War 1; and if there's any hope left for conservatives.

You Can Cook Too 39 - Crispy Chicken and Chickpea Stew

Patricia shows you how to make Donal Skehan's very simple and very tasty crispy chicken and chickpea stew.

She pairs it with Summertime, by George Gershwin.

 

Ingredients
Serves 4

1 tbsp olive oil 

8 chicken thighs 

250ml chicken stock or perhaps a little more

1 x 400g tin chickpeas drained and rinsed

2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto

100g baby spinach or garden peas

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat. Sprinkle the skin of the chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan, skin side down. Cook 8-10 minutes or until skin is crispy, remove any excess fat. Turn the chicken thighs and add the stock, chickpeas, pesto and stir together. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the chicken has cooked.
2. Once the sauce has slightly reduced season to taste and stir through the spinach and serve. On its own, or with bread or even boiled potatoes. 

Irish Herbalist 11 - Diverticulitis

The Irish Herbalist talks about the causes, symptoms, and natural treatments for Diverticulitis, an inflammation of part of the intestines which can cause abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, and constipation.

TRSI 112 - Mountain presses on soft earth

In order to bring Irish political analysis to a level of rigor and trustworthiness never before seen Gary and Michael ask the I Ching about Irish politics and if you should subscribe to this podcast.

 

https://www.ichingonline.net/

TRSI 111 - Deirdre McCloskey

Michael talks to Professor Deirdre McCloskey, of the University of Illinois at Chicago. They discuss the idea that the West became the richest and more powerful region of the world because of slavery and colonialism.

Borderline 05 - Ian O'Doherty

Gareth talks to Ian O'Doherty, one of Irish media's few dissenting voices. They talk Black Lives Matter, asking if those who support it are too stupid or too lazy to check out what the BLM organisation openly say they want; and the media mob that chased Kevin Myers out of journalism.

The Irish Herbalist 10 - Prostate Enlargement

In this podcast the Irish Herbalist discusses prostate enlargement and offers herbal, dietary, and lifestyle advice to help reduce the symptoms associated with this condition.

You Can Cook Too 38 - Pork chop with wild mushrooms and cider cream sauce

Patricia show you how to make the a classic pork chop served with wild mushrooms and cider cream sauce. It's a perfect meal if you're looking for something special, that won't break the bank or push your cooking skills to the limit.

She pairs it with English Country Garden, sung by Jimmie Rodgers.

TRSI 109 - Masterstrokes

FG somehow convinced FF to take over the country just before everything has the highest chance of falling to pieces, and FF even took Health and Housing, so let's talk about that.

Borderline 04 - Paul Staines of Guido Fawkes

Gareth talks to Paul Staines, the Irish founder of the British political website Guido Fawkes, named after "the only man to enter Parliament with honest intentions." They discuss what it's like to be the most powerful Irish man in Westminster; Brexit; Irexit; and answer the burning question - Leo or Boris?